earthshaking en · ADJ
Etymology
From earth + shaking as a calque of Ancient Greek ἐννοσίγαιος (ennosígaios), ἐνοσίχθων (enosíkhthōn).
Meanings
- Causing the earth to vibrate; very loud.
- Of global consequence or importance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earth shaking | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| more earthshaking | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most earthshaking | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| earth-shaking | alternative | lexicographic |