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earsplitting

ear·split·ting
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [eer-split-ing]
    • /ˈɪərˌsplɪt ɪŋ/
    • /ˈɪəˈsplɪtɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [eer-split-ing]
    • /ˈɪərˌsplɪt ɪŋ/

Definitions of earsplitting word

  • adjective earsplitting ear-piercing: an earsplitting explosion. 1
  • noun earsplitting Extremely loud, painfully loud. 1
  • adjective earsplitting so loud as to hurt the ears; deafening 0
See all 3 definitions of earsplitting

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Origin of earsplitting

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; ear1 + splitting

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Parts of speech for Earsplitting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Earsplitting

earsplitting 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for earsplitting

adj earsplitting

  • 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.
  • piercing — loud or shrill, as the quality of a voice.
  • deafening — A deafening noise is a very loud noise.
  • thunderous — producing thunder or a loud noise like thunder: thunderous applause.

adjective earsplitting

  • loud — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
All 10 Synonyms of earsplitting

Antonyms for earsplitting

adj earsplitting

  • low — to utter by or as by lowing.
  • soft — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.

adjective earsplitting

  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
All 3 Antonyms of earsplitting

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