Traumatic Definition & Meaning

traumatic
adjective
  1. of or relating to a physical injury or wound to the body
  2. psychologically painful;"few experiences are more traumatic than losing a child"

"Traumatic" in song lyrics

See how traumatic is used in real songs:

  • "Death tolls in the trillions, trashed by the trial of traumatic"
    George Clinton f/ Digital Underground — Rhythm and Rhyme
  • "They got hawk eyes, brain clouded with the traumatic"
    Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles — ChanceSellor
  • "centers for the study of traumatic"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "traumatic"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "traumatic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for traumatic to find words that pair well.

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