earth-shat·ter·ing
| \ ˈərth-ˈsha-tə-riŋ
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Definition of earth-shattering
Synonyms & Antonyms for earth-shattering
Synonyms
- big,
- consequential,
- earthshaking,
- eventful,
- historic,
- important,
- major,
- material,
- meaningful,
- momentous,
- monumental,
- much,
- significant,
- substantial,
- tectonic,
- weighty
Antonyms
- inconsequential,
- inconsiderable,
- insignificant,
- little,
- minor,
- negligible,
- slight,
- small,
- trifling,
- trivial,
- unimportant
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“Earth-shattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth-shattering. Accessed 25 May. 2022.
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The first known use of earth-shattering was circa 1859
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