earthshaking

or earth-shak·ing

[ urth-shey-king ]

adjective

1. imperiling, challenging, or affecting basic beliefs, attitudes, relationships, etc.

earthshaking

/ ˈɜːθˌʃeɪkɪŋ /

adjective

1. informal.
   of enormous importance or consequence; momentous

Other Words From

• earthshaker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of earthshaking¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; earth, shaking

Example Sentences

As such, other scientists may have previously thought that it is just too common of an element to play such a literally earthshaking role, adds Lin.

From Science News

The news of an exoplanet discovery is hardly earthshaking anymore, which is disappointing in a way.

From The Daily Beast