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- Dictionaryshattering/ˈʃat(ə)rɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. very shocking or upsetting: "he found it a shattering experience"
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used with a noun to describe a situation that ends, breaks, or has a very powerful effect on something: a confidence-shattering defeat (= one which destroys confidence) His presidential campaign has collected a record-shattering $640 million.
Definition of 'shattering' shattering. (ʃætərɪŋ ) 1. adjective. Something that is shattering shocks and upsets you very much. The experience of their daughter's death had been absolutely shattering. Yesterday's decision was another shattering blow. Synonyms: devastating, stunning [informal], severe, crushing More Synonyms of shattering. 2.
SHATTER definition: 1. to (cause something to) break suddenly into very small pieces: 2. to end or severely damage…. Learn more.
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.
The meaning of SHATTER is to cause to drop or be dispersed. How to use shatter in a sentence. to cause to drop or be dispersed; to break at once into pieces; to damage badly : ruin…
1. To cause to break or burst suddenly into pieces, as with a violent blow. See Synonyms at break. 2. a. To damage seriously; disable: His health was shattered by the disease. b. To cause the destruction or ruin of; destroy: The outcome of the conflict shattered our dreams of peace and prosperity. v.intr.
Definition of shattering adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of 'shatter' shatter. (ʃætəʳ ) Word forms: shatters , shattering , shattered. 1. verb. If something shatters or is shattered, it breaks into a lot of small pieces. ...safety glass that won't shatter if it's broken. [VERB] The car shattered into a thousand burning pieces in a 200mph crash. [VERB + into] One bullet shattered his skull.
[transitive, intransitive] to destroy something completely, especially somebody’s feelings, hopes or beliefs; to be destroyed in this way. shatter something (into something) Anna's self-confidence had been completely shattered. Injury shattered his dreams of competing in the Olympics. Her experience of divorce shattered her illusions about love.
to damage, as by breaking or crushing: ships shattered by storms. to impair or destroy (health, nerves, etc.): The incident shattered his composure. to weaken, destroy, or refute (ideas, opinions, etc.): He wanted to shatter her illusions. v.i. to be broken into fragments or become weak or insubstantial. n. Usually, shatters. fragments made by ...
