Splitting (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree; "the tree split with a great ripping sound"; "heard a rending roar as the crowd surged forward".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The violent storm created a splitting crash of thunder that shook the entire neighborhood.
- The motorcycle's engine let out a splitting screech as the brakes failed on the steep hill.
- A splitting crack echoed through the forest as the massive tree fell to the ground.
- The earth shook beneath their feet as the splitting sound of the earthquake hit them.
- A loud splitting boom shook the windows of every house on the street when the firework exploded.