(s)rending, ripping, splittingresembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree“the tree split with a great ripping sound”, “heard a rending roar as the crowd surged forward”
(s)excellent, first-class, fantabulous, splendid, ripping, meanvery good; of the highest quality“made an excellent speech”, “he was a splendid teacher”, “a first-class mind”, “famous for a mean backhand”