Deafening: meaning, definitions and examples

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deafening

 

[ ˈdef.ənɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

loud noise

Extremely loud and overpowering noise, causing temporary or permanent hearing loss.

Synonyms

cacophonous, ear-splitting, thunderous.

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Word Description / Examples
deafening

Used to describe a very loud noise that overwhelms the senses, often causing temporary hearing loss or discomfort.

  • The crowd's cheer was deafening when their team scored the winning goal
  • The silence after the explosion was as deafening as the noise itself
ear-splitting

Used to highlight a sound that is excessively loud and painful to the ears, often causing immediate discomfort.

  • The fire alarm went off with an ear-splitting noise, causing everyone to cover their ears
  • The singer hit an ear-splitting high note that startled the audience
thunderous

Used to describe a loud, booming sound that resembles thunder, often used metaphorically to describe applause or strong vocal reactions.

  • The player's goal was met with thunderous applause from the fans
  • His thunderous voice echoed through the hall, capturing everyone's attention
cacophonous

Used to describe harsh, jarring, and discordant sounds that create a chaotic auditory experience. Often has a negative connotation.

  • The city's cacophonous streets were filled with honking cars and shouting vendors
  • The band's music was so cacophonous that many people left the concert early

Examples of usage

  • The deafening sound of the explosion left everyone stunned.
  • The deafening roar of the crowd filled the stadium.

Translations

Translations of the word "deafening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ensurdecedor

🇮🇳 बहुत तेज़

🇩🇪 ohrenbetäubend

🇮🇩 memekakkan telinga

🇺🇦 оглушливий

🇵🇱 ogłuszający

🇯🇵 耳をつんざくような

🇫🇷 assourdissant

🇪🇸 ensordecedor

🇹🇷 sağır edici

🇰🇷 귀청이 터질 듯한

🇸🇦 صاخب

🇨🇿 ohlušující

🇸🇰 ohlušujúci

🇨🇳 震耳欲聋的

🇸🇮 oglušujoč

🇮🇸 eyðandi

🇰🇿 құлаққа түрпідей тиетін

🇬🇪 ყურთასმენელი

🇦🇿 qulaqbatırıcı

🇲🇽 ensordecedor

Etymology

The word 'deafening' originated from the verb 'deafen,' which comes from Middle English 'defnen,' meaning to make someone deaf. The suffix '-ing' is added to form the adjective 'deafening,' which describes something that is so loud it can cause deafness or extreme discomfort.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,331, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.