Meaning & Definition of word "Shattering"
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Shattering
/ˈʃæt.ər.ɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. To break suddenly into many pieces.
- Example: The loud crash shattering the silence startled everyone.
- 2. To cause someone to feel extreme emotional turmoil.
- Example: She felt her dreams shattering after hearing the disappointing news.
adjective:
- 1. Causing great emotional distress or pain; devastating.
- Example: The news of the tragedy was shattering for the entire community.
- 2. Breaking something into many pieces.
- Example: The shattering glass echoed through the empty room.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'shatter,' which comes from Middle English, influenced by Old Norse 'skatta'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shattering experience:
An experience that causes great emotional pain.
shattering blow:
A sudden and severe setback or disappointment.
Related Words
shatter:
To break something into many pieces.
shattered:
Broken into many pieces; feeling emotionally broken.
Slang Meanings of shattering
Meaning: Incredibly impressive or surprising.
Example Sentence: That performance was shattering!
Meaning: Extremely overwhelming emotional experience.
Example Sentence: The movie was just shattering; I was in tears.