Thundery
/ˈθʌndəri/adjective
Related to, characterized by or predicting thunder and lightening.
We could see the dark, thundery clouds gathering in the sky.
Often appears as...
- thundery shower
- thundery weather
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Predictions
Use 'thundery' to describe expected thunderstorms in weather forecasts or reports.
The forecast says it'll be a thundery afternoon.
Pro Tip 2/3Atmospheric Tension
'Thundery' can suggest a heavy, tense atmosphere, usually before a conflict or problem.
There was a thundery silence before the debate started.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Use 'thundery' to vividly describe scenes that resemble the dark and heavy ambience before a storm.
The whole valley looked thundery under the brooding sky.
Compare with
blusteryelectricsquallstormytempestuoustumultuousturbulentwindy
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