thunderous

[ˈθʌndərəs]

adjective

trovejante

1. Loud and deep like thunder; making a loud, resonant sound

The thunderous applause filled the concert hall.

Os aplausos trovejantes preencheram o salão de concertos.

2. Moving or happening with great force and noise

The thunderous stampede of the herd shook the ground.

A debandada trovejante do rebanho fez o chão tremer.

3. Impressively loud or powerful in effect

The speech received thunderous approval from the audience.

O discurso recebeu aprovação trovejante do público.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

trovejante

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

General Brazilian

estrondoso

Alternative form meaning thundering or deafening

Portugal

trovejante

Standard usage in European Portuguese

Portugal

ensurdecedor

Alternative meaning deafening, very loud

thunderous applause - aplausos trovejantes

thunderous roar - rugido trovejante

thunderous silence (paradoxical) - silêncio ensurdecedor

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