muffled thunder; unexpected psychological blow
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
muffled thunder; dull thunderclap
neutralRefers to a thunderclap that sounds distant, low, and rumbling, often heard before or during a storm.
A rumble of muffled thunder came from the distance, and the sky darkened.
On a summer afternoon, the dull rumble of thunder signaled that heavy rain was coming.
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What he heard wasn't a sharp crack of thunder, but a continuous, dull rumble.
noun
unexpected psychological blow; sudden shock
literaryA metaphor for bad news, disappointment, or an unforeseen setback that hits someone suddenly and heavily, like a dull but impactful thunderclap.
Hearing the news of the company's bankruptcy was like a sudden, dull thunderclap on a clear day for him.
The loss in the match was like a psychological blow that shattered the team's morale.
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The truth of his friend's betrayal exploded like a silent, heavy blow in his heart.