What is another word for clap of thunder?

Pronunciation: [klˈap ɒv θˈʌndə] (IPA)

When it comes to describing the sound of thunder, "clap" is not the only option available. Here are a few synonyms that could be used interchangeably with "clap of thunder": 1. Roar 2. Boom 3. Crack 4. Rumble 5. Peal 6. Roll 7. Explosive sound 8. Thunderclap 9. Thunderbolt 10. Crash Each of these words enhances the impact of the sound of thunder. Thus, using synonyms in creative writing can help to create a variety of effects. This can either make the writing more engaging or help the writer to explain things more effectively.

Synonyms for Clap of thunder:

What are the hypernyms for Clap of thunder?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Clap of thunder

  • The attack of John Brown upon Harper's Ferry came upon Virginia like a clap of thunder out of a clear sky.
    John Sergeant Wise
  • No clap of thunder in a fair frosty day could astonish the world more than [England's] declaration of war against Holland in 1672.
    William Temple
  • Everything smelled of sheep. The dandelions were suddenly more sheep than flower, each petal reflecting wool and the sound of a bell ringing off the yellow. But the thing that smelled the most like sheep, was the sun itself. When the sun went behind a cloud, the smell of sheep decreased, like standing on some old guy's hearing aid, and when the sun came back again, the smell of the sheep was loud, like a clap of thunder inside a cup of coffee.
    Richard Brautigan

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