thunderbolt

Pronunciation: /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
  2. noun a shocking surprise

Etymology

From thunder + bolt.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bolt, bolt of lightning

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
lightning

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