Antonyms for deafening
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : def-uh-ning |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛf ə nɪŋ |
Definition of deafening
Origin :- "very loud," 1590s, from present participle of deafen (q.v.). Deafening silence is attested by 1830.
- adj very loud
- Why do you make such a deafening noise, you pussy cat, there behind the stove?
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- It was Beauvallet, the deafening tragedian of the Comdie Franaise.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- The roar of the wind and the surging of water were all around, and were deafening.
- Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
- The deafening noises of the faubourg sounded like bells in their ears.
- Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
- Behind them, as they fled, came suddenly two deafening explosions.
- Extract from : « Spawn of the Comet » by Harold Thompson Rich
- When the last battalions came in sight the uproar was deafening.
- Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
- Then there were shouting, whistling, stamping, and deafening applause.
- Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
- The vibration and the deafening noise shook but did not frighten her.
- Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
- She heard the rumble of the wheels; it was like a deafening reverberation from the day of doom.
- Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
- With a rush and a deafening roar the wind hit the building and set it rocking.
- Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
Synonyms for deafening
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