deafening
The word “deafening” has 3 syllables: deaf-en-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for deafening?
In the thesaurus, “deafening” has 39 synonyms and 20 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for deafening along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deafening
- at full volume
- blaring
- blasting
- booming
- brazen
- clamorous
- clangorous
- dinning
- discordant
- ear-piercing
- ear-popping
- ear-splitting
- earsplitting
- grating
- harsh
- loud
- noisy
- obstreperous
- overloud
- piercing
- plangent
- raucous
- resounding
- ringing
- rip-roaring
- roaring
- rowdy
- screaming
- sharp
- shrill
- slam-bang
- sonorous
- squealing
- stentorian
- strident
- thundering
- thunderous
- turned up
- vociferous
Antonyms for deafening
- calm
- dead
- dreamy
- gentle
- hushed
- low
- muffled
- muted
- peaceful
- quiet
- restful
- serene
- silent
- soft
- softened
- soothing
- still
- stilly
- tranquil
- ultraquiet
Meanings of deafening
- verb
- To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
- To make soundproof.
- (sometimes figurative) To stun, as with noise.
- noun
- Pugging.
- The process by which something is deafened.
- adjective
- Loud enough to cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
- Very loud.
Example Sentences
- The roar of the crowd was so deafening that it was hard to hear anything else.
- The deafening noise of the construction work made it impossible to concentrate.
- As the fireworks exploded, the deafening sounds filled the night sky.
- The deafening silence after the argument made everyone uncomfortable.
- The engines of the jet aircraft were deafening as they roared down the runway.
On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deafening, such as: at full volume, blaring, blasting, booming, brazen, calm, clamorous.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- raucous
- resounding
- ringing
- rip-roaring
- roaring
- sharp
- shrill
- slam-bang
- sonorous
- squealing
- stentorian
- strident
- thundering
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- vociferous
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raising Cain
- acting out
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- carrying on
- chattering
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- clattery
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- deafening
- disobeying
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- ear-splitting
- fooling around
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- piercing
- rackety
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- rambunctious
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