Seismic (adj)
sahyz-mik
Pertaining to or caused by an earthquake or vibration of the earth
First recorded in 1855–60. Formed from seism + -ic. Often in figurative use relating to a person or thing that has great impact or influence, as an earthquake does.
Example sentences
“Scientists installed new equipment to monitor seismic activity along the fault line.”
Ireful (adj) ayur-ful full of intense anger; wrathful. Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; ire, -ful (more…)
Medley (noun) med-lee a mixture, especially of heterogeneous elements; hodgepodge; jumble. First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English noun and adjective medle(e), medlei(e), maedlai(e) “battle, war, quarrel; mixture, balanced mixture,” from…
