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- [def-uh-ning]
- /ˈdɛf ə nɪŋ/
- /ˈdef.ən.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [def-uh-ning]
- /ˈdɛf ə nɪŋ/
Definitions of deafening word
- adjective deafening A deafening noise is a very loud noise. 3
- adjective deafening If you say there was a deafening silence, you are emphasizing that there was no reaction or response to something that was said or done. 3
- adjective deafening excessively loud 3
- noun deafening deadening (def 2). 1
- verb with object deafening to make deaf: The accident deafened him for life. 1
- verb with object deafening to stun or overwhelm with noise: The pounding of the machines deafened us. 1
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Origin of deafening
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; deafen + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Deafening
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deafening popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deafening usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deafening
adj deafening
- ringing — a ringing sound, as of a bell or bells: the ring of sleigh bells.
- blaring — to emit a loud, raucous sound: The trumpets blared as the procession got under way.
- vociferous — crying out noisily; clamorous.
- rowdy — a rough, disorderly person.
- thunderous — producing thunder or a loud noise like thunder: thunderous applause.
adjective deafening
- loud — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
- earsplitting — ear-piercing: an earsplitting explosion.
- resounding — making an echoing sound: a resounding thud.
Antonyms for deafening
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