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adjective

ˈkȯr-kiŋ How to pronounce corking (audio)
Definition of corkingnext
as in excellent
of the very best kind they've done a really corking job on restoring that old house

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corking

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adverb

ˈkȯr-kiŋ How to pronounce corking (audio)
as in damned
to a great degree the novel is a corking good read

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corking

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verb

present participle of cork
as in bunging

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corking
  1. excellent
  2. damned
  3. terrific
  4. very
  5. wonderful
  6. extremely
  7. obstructing
  8. superb
Adjective
  • The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.
    Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of excellent
Adverb
  • Still, Moore is pretty damned great — this could almost be her Fly.
    Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Calla is trying her damned best not to sound angry.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
Definition of damned
Adjective
  • In addition to strong, Oscar-worthy performances from the two leads, terrific actors populate the rest of the film, including Bowen Yang as Galinda’s bestie Pfannee, Jonathan Bailey as the impish prince Fiyero and the inimitable Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz.
    Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
  • All of the sequences showing Juliette doing her best Indiana Jones impression — improvising and exploring — are truly terrific.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of terrific
Adverb
  • The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).
    Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of very
Adjective
  • In a testament to the power of libraries creating a sense of community through programs, a patron shared a wonderful anecdote recently with our youth services librarian, Melissa Burke.
    Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of wonderful
Adverb
  • Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.
    Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The photo instructions in the kit are extremely helpful here.
    Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of extremely
Verb
  • However, unlike a lot of heavy side bangs that don't reach beyond the eyebrows, Rihanna's are rather long and, thus, obstructing her view, sometimes over both eyes.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • He was also accused of abetting the ex-minister in obstructing the course of justice.
    Low De Wei and Bernadette Toh / Bloomberg, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of obstructing
Adjective
  • The strawberry-yuzu jam is delicious, and the sourdough loaves are superb.
    Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The supporting cast is superb, with Michelle Yeoh ideally cast as Madame Morrible, the headmistress and dean of sorcery studies who takes Elphaba under her wings, seeing extraordinary potential in the girl’s powers.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of superb
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