seismic

[sahyz-mik, sahys-] / ˈsaɪz mɪk, ˈsaɪs- /

ADJECTIVE

pertaining to an earthquake or event within the earth's crust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basaltic tectonic

STRONG

quaky quivering tremorous tremulous vibrational

WEAK

earthshattering groundbreaking profound tumultuous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ethereal insubstantial subtle vaporous

STRONG

constant fixed motionless placid solid unchanging

WEAK

frivolous inconsequential insignificant superficial trivial

Example Sentences

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The 1933 Long Beach earthquake, magnitude 6.4, killed more than a hundred people, but it also made seismic safety a requirement throughout the state.

From Los Angeles Times

That meant that a No. 9 knocking off a No. 1 late on Sunday qualified as a seismic shock—to everyone except the coach who drew up the winning play.

From The Wall Street Journal

Protests had been shelved in recognition of the magnitude of the game, one which would have seismic repercussions on Spurs' season.

From BBC

The Premier League's chaos clubs meet on Sunday as Tottenham Hotspur host Nottingham Forest in what could be a seismic moment in the survival battle.

From BBC

Monday is unlikely to bring a seismic announcement, but it will begin the final chapter of the Bazball era.

From BBC