adj
Uncommon
shattering
Shattering (adj) means Deeply upsetting or devastating. Example: “It was a shattering blow to lose the final on penalties.”
adj
1
Deeply upsetting or devastating.
"It was a shattering blow to lose the final on penalties."
noun
1
The act or process of breaking violently into pieces.
"The shattering of the window woke the whole street."
How to use shattering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that devastates emotionally, or the physical act of breaking into pieces.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shatterings
- Comparative
- more shattering
- Superlative
- most shattering
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for shattering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shattering” mean?
The word “shattering” means deeply upsetting or devastating. In plain terms, something that devastates emotionally, or the physical act of breaking into pieces.
How do you use “shattering” in a sentence?
Here is “shattering” used in a sentence: “It was a shattering blow to lose the final on penalties.”
What part of speech is “shattering”?
Depending on how it is used, “shattering” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “shattering” a common word?
“Shattering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shattering” have?
“Shattering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: deeply upsetting or devastating.
