Thudded

The past tense of 'thud', meaning to make a dull, heavy sound, typically as of something falling or striking a solid surface. It describes an impact characterized by a lack of resonance or reverberation, implying a forceful, but not necessarily violent, collision. The sound often suggests a dense or heavy object making contact with another relatively solid item. It can also describe the action of falling or collapsing with a similar sound. This action evokes a sense of finality, bluntness, and a possible indication of weight or force.

Thudded meaning with examples

• The exhausted hiker finally released his heavy backpack, and it thudded onto the wooden floor of the cabin, signaling the end of their long journey. The relief of taking off the heavy weight caused the hikers to laugh, which brought up a warm comfortable feeling among the group after so much hard work. The echo through the cabin was short-lived.
• A ripe apple, loosened by the late autumn breeze, thudded onto the grassy ground, providing a tempting morsel for the deer. It was a simple sound but it alerted the wildlife to the fallen fruit, who ran to get a fresh and new meal. The soft soil lessened the effect from the fall, yet still produced that distinct thud.
• His heavy boots thudded against the muddy ground as he stomped angrily away, leaving his family after their heated argument. Each footfall expressed his frustration. His emotions, the anger, caused each step to have more force and intensity than if he was relaxed and calm during a walk.
• The old, wooden door of the haunted house thudded shut behind them, trapping the explorers inside the old, musty place. The echoing thud amplified the sense of foreboding and danger they both sensed and had to conquer. The heavy door made them understand how serious this mission could be.