shattering
1. [ adjective ] seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
Examples:

"shattering rain striking the windowpanes" "the shattering tones of the enormous carillon" "the shattering peal of artillery"

Related terms: loud
2. [ noun ] the act of breaking something into small pieces
Synonyms: smashing
Related terms: breakage shatter
Similar spelling:   shuddering
  shudderingly