Deafeningly: meaning, definitions and examples
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deafeningly
[ ˌdɛfənɪŋli ]
extreme noise
The term 'deafeningly' is used to describe a sound that is extremely loud and overwhelming, often to the point where it is difficult for the ears to process other noises. It typically conveys a sense of discomfort or intensity, suggesting that the volume is so high that it figuratively 'deafens' those who hear it. This word can describe various situations, such as a concert, an explosion, or loud machinery. The use of 'deafeningly' adds emphasis to the severity of the noise.
Synonyms
blaringly, extremely loud, piercingly, thunderously.
Examples of usage
- The crowd cheered deafeningly after the winning goal.
- The music played deafeningly in the packed stadium.
- He shouted deafeningly to be heard over the noise.
- The thunder crashed deafeningly, shaking the windows.
Translations
Translations of the word "deafeningly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ensurdecedoramente
🇮🇳 गूंजदार तरीके से
🇩🇪 ohrenbetäubend
🇮🇩 menggetarkan telinga
🇺🇦 глухо
🇵🇱 ogłuszająco
🇯🇵 耳をつんざくように
🇫🇷 assourdissant
🇪🇸 ensordecedoramente
🇹🇷 kulak tırmalayıcı şekilde
🇰🇷 귀청이 터질 듯이
🇸🇦 بشكل يصم الآذان
🇨🇿 ohromně
🇸🇰 ohlušujúco
🇨🇳 震耳欲聋地
🇸🇮 oglušujoče
🇮🇸 heyrandi
🇰🇿 құлақты жарып жіберерлік
🇬🇪 ყურისთვის დამანგრევლად
🇦🇿 qulağı tutacaq dərəcədə
🇲🇽 ensordecedoramente
Etymology
The word 'deafeningly' originates from the adjective 'deafening', which itself comes from the Middle English term 'deafenen'. This term is derived from the Old English verb 'deafian', meaning 'to make deaf or to deafen'. The adverbial form was created by adding the suffix '-ly', which is common in English for forming adverbs that describe the manner of an action. 'Deafening' began to take on the figurative meaning of overwhelming sound or noise in the 19th century. In modern usage, 'deafeningly' emphasizes the extreme nature of sound, often in contexts where the noise is not just loud but startling, uncomfortable, or impossible to ignore. The evolution of the word reflects a growing understanding of sound in both literal and metaphorical contexts, particularly in literary and colloquial expressions.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,525, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.