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earthshaking

earth·shak·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [urth-shey-king]
    • /ˈɜrθˌʃeɪ kɪŋ/
    • /ˈɜːθ.ˌʃekɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [urth-shey-king]
    • /ˈɜrθˌʃeɪ kɪŋ/

Definitions of earthshaking word

  • adjective earthshaking imperiling, challenging, or affecting basic beliefs, attitudes, relationships, etc. 1
  • noun earthshaking (of music or sound) loud and throbbing. 1
  • adjective earthshaking having a great impact 1
  • adjective earthshaking profound or basic in significance, effect, or influence; momentous 0
  • adjective earthshaking Of global consequence or importance. 0
  • adjective earthshaking Very loud. 0

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Origin of earthshaking

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English. See earth, shaking

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Earthshaking

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

earthshaking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

earthshaking usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for earthshaking

adj earthshaking

  • consequential — Consequential means the same as consequent.
  • critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
  • crucial — If you describe something as crucial, you mean it is extremely important.
  • determining — having the quality of deciding
  • imperative — imperative language

adjective earthshaking

  • momentous — of great or far-reaching importance or consequence: a momentous day.
  • tremendous — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
  • remarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
  • stunning — causing, capable of causing, or liable to cause astonishment, bewilderment, or a loss of consciousness or strength: a stunning blow.
  • devastating — If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.

Antonyms for earthshaking

adj earthshaking

  • inconsequential — of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
  • unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
  • trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.

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