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- [eer split-ing]
- /ɪər ˈsplɪt ɪŋ/
- /ɪə(r) ˈsplɪt.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [eer split-ing]
- /ɪər ˈsplɪt ɪŋ/
Definitions of ear-splitting word
- adjective ear-splitting ear-piercing: an earsplitting explosion. 1
- adjective ear-splitting noise; also ear-piercing 1
- adjective ear-splitting An ear-splitting noise is very loud. 0
- adjective ear-splitting so loud or shrill as to hurt the ears 0
- adjective ear-splitting Alternative spelling of earsplitting. 0
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Origin of ear-splitting
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; ear1 + splitting
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ear-splitting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ear-splitting popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for ear-splitting
adj ear-splitting
- vulgar — characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste: vulgar ostentation.
- strident — making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking: strident insects; strident hinges.
- boisterous — Someone who is boisterous is noisy, lively, and full of energy.
- clamorous — If you describe people or their voices as clamorous, you mean they are talking loudly or shouting.
- crying — notorious; lamentable (esp in the phrase crying shame)
Antonyms for ear-splitting
adj ear-splitting
- inconspicuous — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- subtle — thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
- unpronounced — strongly marked: a pronounced fishy taste.
- silent — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
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