adj
deafening
DEH-fuh-nihng
Deafening (adj) means So loud it seems to overwhelm the ability to hear anything else. Example: “The explosion was deafening.”
adj
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So loud it seems to overwhelm the ability to hear anything else.
"The explosion was deafening."
"There was a deafening silence after he made the announcement."
How to use deafening
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely loud, or (used ironically) an extremely noticeable silence.
Common pairings
deafening roar
deafening silence
deafening applause
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Word forms
- Plural
- deafenings
- Comparative
- more deafening
- Superlative
- most deafening
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Rhymes for deafening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
screening
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Frequently asked questions
What does “deafening” mean?
The word “deafening” means so loud it seems to overwhelm the ability to hear anything else. In plain terms, extremely loud, or (used ironically) an extremely noticeable silence.
How do you pronounce “deafening”?
“Deafening” is pronounced DEH-fuh-nihng (/ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “deafening” in a sentence?
Here is “deafening” used in a sentence: “The explosion was deafening.”
What part of speech is “deafening”?
“Deafening” is an adjective.
