deafening

[ def-uh-ning ]

Synonyms for deafening

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Antonyms for deafening

adjective. loud

adjective. loud

Word Origin & History

"very loud," 1590s, from present participle of deafen (q.v.). Deafening silence is attested by 1830.

Why do you make such a deafening noise, you pussy cat, there behind the stove?

It was Beauvallet, the deafening tragedian of the Comdie Franaise.

The roar of the wind and the surging of water were all around, and were deafening.

The deafening noises of the faubourg sounded like bells in their ears.

Behind them, as they fled, came suddenly two deafening explosions.

When the last battalions came in sight the uproar was deafening.

Then there were shouting, whistling, stamping, and deafening applause.

The vibration and the deafening noise shook but did not frighten her.

She heard the rumble of the wheels; it was like a deafening reverberation from the day of doom.

With a rush and a deafening roar the wind hit the building and set it rocking.