Question

there was nothing more appealing to tressa lazars ears than the sound of thunderous applause. what does the word thunderous mean as it is used in this sentence? loud and energetic hesitant and sparing sarcastic and insincere sudden and frightening

Explanation:

The word "thunderous" is used to describe applause. Thunder is a loud sound. So, "thunderous applause" would mean loud applause. Among the options, "loud and energetic" is the most appropriate as it aligns with the idea of something having a strong, forceful (like thunder) and lively (applause is often energetic) quality.

Answer:

loud and energetic