thumping Synonyms
Another word for thumping
• adjective (Context 1)
Producing a heavy, dull, rhythmic sound or sensation, such as a fast heartbeat or a throbbing pain.
"He woke up with a pounding headache after staying at his desk until midnight."
• noun (Context 2)
A continuous or repeated heavy, dull, rhythmic sound or beating.
"The loud pounding of the bass from the concert hall could be heard down the street."
• adjective (Context 3)
Informally, of an impressive, decisive, or exceptionally large size, degree, or extent.
"The candidate secured a whopping majority in the local council election."
• noun (Context 4)
Informally, a severe defeat in a game, contest, or election, or a heavy beating.
"The defending champions took a surprising thrashing in the opening match of the season."
• adverb (Context 5)
Informally, to an extremely great or impressive degree (used as an intensifier before adjectives such as 'great' or 'good').
"They served a whopping great pie at the center of the banquet table."
Opposites of thumping
The opposite of thumping shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: