crashing
Translation
crashing, deafening, severe
Examples
We heard the crashing waves on the shore.
We heard the crashing waves on the shore.
I have a crashing headache.
I have a crashing headache.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describing a noun that is loud or intense. We heard the crashing waves on the shore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loud, booming, severe, intense
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to crash', used as an adjective to describe something making a loud noise or being very intense.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of something currently making a 'crash' noise, or having the intensity of a crash, like a 'crashing headache'.