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- Dictionaryshattering/ˈʃat(ə)rɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. very shocking or upsetting: "he found it a shattering experience"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb and noun shatter, which means to break into pieces or ruin something. See how shatter is used in sentences and phrases from various sources.
Shattering means something that shocks and upsets you very much. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, sentences and grammar of shattering.
Shattering can mean making you feel extremely tired, upset, or breaking something. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see translations in other languages.
seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering. “ shattering rain striking the windowpanes”. “the shattering tones of the enormous carillon”. “the shattering peal of artillery”. synonyms: loud. characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity.
Shatter means to break something into small pieces or to end or damage something severely. See how to use shatter in sentences and learn synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
Definition of shattering adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to break suddenly or cause something to break suddenly into small pieces: [ T ] The earthquake shattered all the windows in the building. fig. to end or damage: [ T ] The defeat shattered her confidence. (Definition of shatter from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of shatter. shatter.
