Smithereen
noun
A small fragment or piece, particularly as a result of breaking or smashing something.
The vase fell off the shelf and shattered into smithereens.
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shatter into smithereens,blow into smithereens,leave in smithereens
noun
A small fragment or piece, particularly as a result of breaking or smashing something.
The vase fell off the shelf and shattered into smithereens.
Usage tips
Neutral
shatter into smithereens,blow into smithereens,leave in smithereens
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'smithereens' can evoke strong feelings of loss or destruction.
The old building was blown to smithereens, leaving us all in shock.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Often used in a metaphorical sense to describe emotional destruction.
Her heart was left in smithereens after the breakup.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Style
Commonly found in literature to create dramatic effects.
In the story, the treasures were scattered into smithereens by the explosion.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'smithereens' can evoke strong feelings of loss or destruction.
The old building was blown to smithereens, leaving us all in shock.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Often used in a metaphorical sense to describe emotional destruction.
Her heart was left in smithereens after the breakup.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Style
Commonly found in literature to create dramatic effects.
In the story, the treasures were scattered into smithereens by the explosion.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'smithereens' can evoke strong feelings of loss or destruction.
The old building was blown to smithereens, leaving us all in shock.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Often used in a metaphorical sense to describe emotional destruction.
Her heart was left in smithereens after the breakup.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Style
Commonly found in literature to create dramatic effects.
In the story, the treasures were scattered into smithereens by the explosion.
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