# thumping

/ˈθəmpɪŋ/ (US) · /θˈʌmpɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/thumping
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

very large, impressive, or loud. You use it to emphasize how big or strong something is.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun to provide emphasis.

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