thumping Meaning & Definition
What Does Thumping Mean?
As an adjective, thumping means Exceptional in some degree. As an adverb, it means Exceptionally. Very. As a noun, it means A dull, heavy sound.
Quick Facts About Thumping
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈθʌmpɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dull, thump and clump |
| Plural | thumpings |
| Comparative / superlative | more thumping, most thumping |
Thumping Definition (Adjective)
- Exceptional in some degree.
Thumping as an Adverb
- Exceptionally. Very.
A thumping good wizard you'll be, I'm sure.
Thumping as a Noun
- A dull, heavy sound.
- A beating.
He received a thumping from the school bully.
- A heavy defeat.
Thumping as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of thump
Verb
- To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.
- To cause to make a thumping sound.
The cat thumped its tail in irritation.
- To thud or pound.
- To throb with a muffled rhythmic sound.
Dance music thumped from the nightclub entrance.
Synonyms of Thumping
Thumping synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Thumping
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Thumping in a Sentence
A thumping good wizard you'll be, I'm sure.
He received a thumping from the school bully.
The cat thumped its tail in irritation.
Dance music thumped from the nightclub entrance.
Word Forms & Grammar
thumping (comparative more thumping, superlative most thumping)
thumping (countable and uncountable, plural thumpings)
thumping
Words That Rhyme With Thumping
How to Pronounce Thumping
The standard pronunciation of thumping is //ˈθʌmpɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Thumping: Your Questions Answered
Is thumping an adjective or an adverb?
Thumping is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb, a noun and a verb.
What is another word for thumping?
You can replace thumping with words such as dull, thump and clump. See the full list of thumping synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of thumping?
The plural of thumping is thumpings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of thumping?
The comparative form is more thumping and the superlative form is most thumping.