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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 fight for the new Commanders stadium comes as the team is having an excellent year on the field, with a 10-5 record and appearing on track to have their first playoff appearance since 2020.
    Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Timothée Chalamet does excellent work striking Dylan’s balance of unworldliness and humanity.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of excellent
Adverb
  • The combo of that large, efficient head; the dampening factor of the wood handle; and a nice texture at the base of the grip just felt so damned good, strike after strike.
    Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Still, Moore is pretty damned great — this could almost be her Fly.
    Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of damned
Adjective
  • The writing, pacing, and production values are top-notch, and the cast is terrific across the board.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Springsteen’s energy level was off the charts and his vocals were terrific.
    Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrific
Adverb
  • Cat Eye Effect Sly like your favorite feline, the cat-eye nail is a very subtle elevation of the velvet nail and a look Edwards loves for 2025.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Novocaine is more of an action movie, and that movie was very fun to make, but incredibly physically challenging for me.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of very
Adjective
  • The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.
    Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of wonderful
Adverb
  • While promoting The Crow, the star stepped out in distinctive looks that were extremely forward-thinking.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of extremely
Verb
  • Kaitlyn Hall, 25, and James Hamilton, 26, are each charged with two counts of obstructing justice.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to charges of trafficking drugs, laundering money, obstructing justice, carjacking, kidnapping and murdering two women.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstructing
Adjective
  • And of course, the accommodations are superb as well, with each of Singita Pamushana’s eight suites coming complete with their own private plunge pool.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The goal was superb, and against the best centre-back partnership in the EPL.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of superb
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