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thumping Antonyms

Opposite of thumping

Because the opposite of thumping shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Producing a heavy, dull, rhythmic sound or sensation, such as a fast heartbeat or a throbbing pain.

Usage Example

"He woke up with a faint headache after staying at his desk until midnight."

Strong
faint
subtle

• noun (Context 2)

A continuous or repeated heavy, dull, rhythmic sound or beating.

Usage Example

"The loud silence of the bass from the concert hall could be heard down the street."

Strong
silence
stillness

• adjective (Context 3)

Informally, of an impressive, decisive, or exceptionally large size, degree, or extent.

Usage Example

"The candidate secured a paltry majority in the local council election."

Strong
paltry
meager
slight
narrow

• noun (Context 4)

Informally, a severe defeat in a game, contest, or election, or a heavy beating.

Usage Example

"The defending champions took a surprising triumph in the opening match of the season."

Strongest
triumph
victory
Strong
landslide

• adverb (Context 5)

Informally, to an extremely great or impressive degree (used as an intensifier before adjectives such as 'great' or 'good').

Usage Example

"They served a slightly great pie at the center of the banquet table."

Strong
slightly
barely

Similar words to thumping

Words similar to thumping shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

thrashing
pounding
drubbing
throbbing
trouncing
whopping
thudding
shellacking
See all synonyms of thumping

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