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Definition of earthshattering
earthshattering
/ˈɜːrθˌʃæt.ər.ɪŋ/
earth · shat · ter · ing
Adverb:earthshatteringly
earthshattering Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Having a profoundly important, shocking, or transformative effect; of great significance or consequence.
Example
"The research team made an earthshattering discovery that fundamentally altered our understanding of genetics."
2
Extremely loud or forceful, as if capable of shaking or breaking the ground.
Example
"An earthshattering clap of thunder echoed across the valley and rattled the windowpanes."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earthshattering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earthshattering