Earth-shattering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈərth-ˈsha-tə-riŋ/ earth-shat·ter·ing

Meaning & Definition of Earth-shattering

Earth-shattering (adjective)

  1. earthshaking

Earth-shattering (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having great meaning or lasting effect

    "scientists have made a few minor discoveries in that area, but nothing earth-shattering"

    similar: big, consequential, earthshaking, eventful, historic, important, major, material, meaningful, momentous, monumental, much, significant, substantial, tectonic, weighty
    related: decisive, fatal, fateful, strategic, earnest, grave, heavy, serious, sincere, distinctive, exceptional, impressive, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, valuable, worthwhile, worthy, distinguished, eminent, great, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, preeminent, prestigious, famous, notorious, renowned, all-important, central, critical, crucial, essential, key, pivotal, seminal, vital
    opposite: inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant
    near: paltry, petty, worthless, anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unknown

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Earth-shattering

The most common words with a similar meaning to Earth-shattering:

big, consequential, earthshaking, eventful, historic, important, major, material, meaningful, momentous, monumental, much, significant, substantial, tectonic, weighty

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Earth-shattering

Words with the opposite meaning of Earth-shattering:

inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant

Related Words for Earth-shattering

decisive, fatal, fateful, strategic, earnest, grave, heavy, serious, sincere, distinctive, exceptional, impressive, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, valuable, worthwhile, worthy, distinguished, eminent, great, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, preeminent, prestigious, famous, notorious, renowned

Near Antonyms of Earth-shattering

paltry, petty, worthless, anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unknown

Origin & Etymology of Earth-shattering

First known use: circa 1859

Frequently Asked Questions about Earth-shattering

What does "Earth-shattering" mean?

"Earth-shattering" means earthshaking. As an adjective, it is defined as: earthshaking.

What is another word for "Earth-shattering"?

Other words for "Earth-shattering" include big, consequential, earthshaking, eventful, historic, important, major and material. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Earth-shattering" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Earth-shattering"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Earth-shattering". Common alternatives include big, consequential, earthshaking, eventful, historic, important, major, material, meaningful and momentous.

What is the opposite of "Earth-shattering"?

Antonyms of "Earth-shattering" include inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight and small. Near antonyms include paltry, petty, worthless and anonymous.

How do you use "Earth-shattering" in a sentence?

Examples of "Earth-shattering" in a sentence: "scientists have made a few minor discoveries in that area, but nothing earth-shattering".

Is "Earth-shattering" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Earth-shattering" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Earth-shattering"?

"Earth-shattering" is pronounced /ˈərth-ˈsha-tə-riŋ/ and divided into syllables as earth-shat·ter·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Earth-shattering"?

First known use: circa 1859.