adj
shattered
SHA-tuhd
adj
1
Broken violently into many pieces.
"The shattered vase lay in pieces on the floor."
2
Emotionally devastated.
"She was shattered by the news of his death."
3
(informal, British) Extremely tired.
"I'm absolutely shattered after that shift."
How to Use Shattered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBroken to pieces, emotionally crushed, or (informally in British English) exhausted.
When to use it
The "extremely tired" sense is informal and especially common in British English.
Word Forms
more shattered comparative, most shattered superlative
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