Definitions
- Describing a sound that is similar to thunder. - Referring to a voice or tone that is loud and deep, like the sound of thunder. - Talking about a situation or event that is powerful or intense, like a thunderstorm.
- Describing weather conditions that are indicative of an approaching thunderstorm. - Referring to a mood or atmosphere that is tense or foreboding. - Talking about a situation or event that is marked by sudden outbursts of emotion or activity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to thunder and its associated characteristics.
- 2Both words can be used to describe powerful or intense situations.
- 3Both words can be used to create a vivid image in the reader's mind.
- 4Both words are adjectives that modify nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Thunderlike describes a sound or voice, while thundery describes weather, mood, or atmosphere.
- 2Usage: Thunderlike is less commonly used than thundery.
- 3Connotation: Thunderlike has a more positive connotation, while thundery has a more negative connotation.
- 4Intensity: Thunderlike implies a sudden burst of power or intensity, while thundery implies a lingering sense of tension or foreboding.
- 5Formality: Thunderlike is more informal than thundery.
Remember this!
Thunderlike and thundery are both adjectives that relate to thunder and its associated characteristics. However, thunderlike describes a sound or voice that is loud and deep, while thundery describes weather, mood, or atmosphere that is tense or foreboding. While both words can be used to describe powerful or intense situations, thunderlike has a more positive connotation and implies a sudden burst of power or intensity, while thundery has a more negative connotation and implies a lingering sense of tension or foreboding.
