earthshaking

The word “earthshaking” has 3 syllables: earth-shak-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈɜːrθˌʃeɪkɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for earthshaking?

In the thesaurus, “earthshaking” has 16 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for earthshaking along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for earthshaking

  • big
  • consequential
  • crucial
  • decisive
  • eventful
  • far-reaching
  • fateful
  • historic
  • important
  • major
  • meaningful
  • memorable
  • notable
  • pivotal
  • significant
  • weighty

Antonyms for earthshaking

  • inconsequential
  • inconsiderable
  • insignificant
  • little
  • meaningless
  • minor
  • negligible
  • ordinary
  • slight
  • small
  • trifling
  • trivial
  • uneventful
  • unimportant
  • unnoteworthy
  • unremarkable
  • unsubstantial

Meanings of earthshaking

  • adjective
    1. Of global consequence or importance.
    2. Very loud.

Example Sentences

  • The discovery of a cure for a previously incurable disease was an earthshaking breakthrough.
  • The president's announcement had an earthshaking impact on global markets.
  • The final scene of the movie was so intense and emotional that it left an earthshaking impression on the audience.
  • The scientist's revolutionary theory was considered an earthshaking paradigm shift in the field.
  • The community rallied together to address the earthshaking challenges brought on by a natural disaster.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to earthshaking, such as: big, consequential, crucial, decisive, eventful, far-reaching, fateful.

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