Word
thumping
Phoneticsthump·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈθəmpɪŋ/
UK/θˈʌmpɪŋ/
Definition
adj. very large, impressive, or loud. You use it to emphasize how big or strong something is.
adj. Used as an intensifier to emphasize the great size, importance, or volume of something. Often precedes nouns related to victory, defeat, or physical sound.
Examples
“The team celebrated a thumping victory over their rivals.”
“The candidate won the election with a thumping majority, surprising even the most optimistic pollsters.”
“The silence of the library was suddenly shattered by the thumping bass of a car stereo passing by on the street outside.”
Examples
simple
“The team celebrated a thumping victory over their rivals.”
contextual
“The candidate won the election with a thumping majority, surprising even the most optimistic pollsters.”
complex
“The silence of the library was suddenly shattered by the thumping bass of a car stereo passing by on the street outside.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun to provide emphasis.
Real-World Examples
“Ever found a bare-nosed wombat napping under your house or heard a possum thumping around in your attic?” “Derek McInnes earned his first win as boss with a thumping 5-1 victory on Sunday and will now host Celtic.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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