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 8 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for deafening along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deafening
- blaring
- loud
- noisy
- ringing
- roaring
- rowdy
- thunderous
- vociferous
Antonyms for deafening
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 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deafening, such as: blaring, dead, gentle, loud, low, noisy, quiet.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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