earth-shattering; monumental
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earth-shattering (noise); deafeningly loud
literaryDescribes an extremely loud, thunderous sound that feels as if it can shake the heavens and earth.
There was an earth-shattering roar, and the volcano erupted.
The thunderous explosion echoed earth-shatteringly throughout the entire valley.
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The audio effects of that rock band's live performance were absolutely earth-shattering.
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earth-shattering (achievement); monumental; world-shaking
literaryDescribes an event, cause, or undertaking that is grand, awe-inspiring, and has a massive impact. Often used to praise great, heroic accomplishments.
They accomplished a monumental feat that will be remembered by history forever.
This hero performed world-shaking deeds.
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This scientific discovery is of great significance and can be described as earth-shattering.
In peacetime, ordinary people can also make contributions that are not necessarily earth-shattering but are equally great.