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Thundery

usgb/ˈθʌndəri/Volume
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Weather PredictionsPlay
Use 'thundery' to describe expected thunderstorms in weather forecasts or reports. SlideThe forecast says it'll be a thundery afternoon.
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Atmospheric TensionPlay
'Thundery' can suggest a heavy, tense atmosphere, usually before a conflict or problem. SlideThere was a thundery silence before the debate started.
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Visual ImageryPlay
Use 'thundery' to vividly describe scenes that resemble the dark and heavy ambience before a storm. SlideThe whole valley looked thundery under the brooding sky.