Silent and Thundering

Silent

Silent adjective - Deliberately refraining from speech.

Thundering is an antonym for silent.

Nearby Words: silence, silently

Thundering

Thundering adjective - Marked by a high volume of sound.
Usage example: the preacher delivered a thundering speech on the decline of morality in modern society

Silent is an antonym for thundering.

Both words in one sentence

  • A Storm Is Coming He forced away the chill impression of storm clouds and building threat, the sense of vast and silent machinications thundering unseen above him.
  • Love Hurts Pick one lover and you can look forward to either a Thundering Herd of jilted rivals or the silent shattering of many other hearts.
    Source: Love Hurts
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