adj
earsplitting
Earsplitting (adj) means So loud that it hurts to hear.
adj
1
So loud that it hurts to hear.
"Performing an earsplitting solo on an out-of-tune guitar"
— The Onion Book of Known Knowledge (2012)
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Etymology
Formed from ear and splitting.
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Rhymes for earsplitting
fitting
sitting
hitting
pitting
knitting
shitting
quitting
spitting
flitting
slitting
admitting
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of earsplitting?
"earsplitting" (adj) means so loud that it hurts to hear.
What is another word for earsplitting?
Other words for "earsplitting" include thunderous, thundery, deafening.
What is the opposite of earsplitting?
The opposite of "earsplitting" is quiet.
