deafening
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deafening
/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/
adjective
deafening
/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEAFENING
[more deafening; most deafening]
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extremely loud
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The sign fell with a deafening [=earsplitting] crash.
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the deafening roar of the planes
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The music was deafening.
◊ If there is a deafening silence or the silence is deafening, there is a lack of sound or speech that is very noticeable.
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The silence was deafening as they both sat there stubbornly refusing to apologize.
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As the controversy rages on, the deafening silence from the White House is drawing increasing criticism.
— deafeningly
adverb-
deafeningly loud music
