thunderbolt
/ˈθʌndərˌboʊlt/
noun
- A flash of lightning with a simultaneous crash of thunder.
- A sudden thunderbolt split the sky during the storm.
- The old oak tree was struck by a thunderbolt and split in two.
- We saw a bright thunderbolt and heard the roar almost instantly.
- Something very sudden and surprising, like a shocking piece of news.
- The unexpected thunderbolt of bad news ruined their celebration.
- The news of his resignation came like a thunderbolt to the team.
- Her announcement was a thunderbolt that left everyone speechless.