Earthshaking — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈərth-ˌshā-kiŋ/ earth·shak·ing

Meaning & Definition of Earthshaking

Earthshaking (adjective)

  1. of great importance, momentous

Earthshaking (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having great meaning or lasting effect

    "earthshaking news—the President has been assassinated"

    similar: big, consequential, earth-shattering, 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 Earthshaking

The most common words with a similar meaning to Earthshaking:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Earthshaking

Words with the opposite meaning of Earthshaking:

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

Related Words for Earthshaking

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 Earthshaking

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

Word Forms of Earthshaking

Derived words: earthshakingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Earthshaking

First known use: 1835

Frequently Asked Questions about Earthshaking

What does "Earthshaking" mean?

"Earthshaking" means of great importance, momentous. As an adjective, it is defined as: of great importance, momentous.

What is another word for "Earthshaking"?

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

What are different ways to say "Earthshaking"?

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

What is the opposite of "Earthshaking"?

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

How do you use "Earthshaking" in a sentence?

Examples of "Earthshaking" in a sentence: "earthshaking news—the President has been assassinated".

Is "Earthshaking" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Earthshaking" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Earthshaking"?

"Earthshaking" is pronounced /ˈərth-ˌshā-kiŋ/ and divided into syllables as earth·shak·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Earthshaking"?

First known use: 1835.