shattering
pronunciation
How to pronounce shattering in British English:
UK [ˈʃætərɪŋ]
How to pronounce shattering in American English:
US [ ˈʃætərɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of breaking something into small pieces
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- Adjective:
- seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
Word Origin
- shattering (adj.)
- 1560s, present participle adjective from shatter (v.). Related: Shatteringly.
Example
- 1. Professional video gaming is shattering records with each new global tournament .
- 2. The grave realization was soul shattering for isabelle .
- 3. Now it 's shattering my world .
- 4. Striking the ground with such shattering oomph can cause muscles to shred .
- 5. The presidential candidates are shattering fund-raising records .