thunderbolt
Translation
thunderbolt, lightning bolt, bombshell
Examples
A thunderbolt lit up the night sky.
A thunderbolt lit up the night sky.
The news of his resignation was a thunderbolt.
The news of his resignation was a bombshell.
Grammar Patterns
a thunderbolt ((as a noun)) a flash of lightning A thunderbolt struck the old oak tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lightning bolt, flash; (figurative) bombshell, shock
Etymology
From 'thunder' + 'bolt' (a short, thick arrow). It signifies a flash of lightning seen as a projectile.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bolt' or arrow being shot from a thundercloud.