English Synonym Finder

deafening

Definitions

Extremely loud; so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else.

Causing or capable of causing a loss of hearing.

Examples

The deafening roar of the jet engine made it impossible to hear anyone speaking.

There was a deafening silence in the room after the shocking announcement was made.

Synonyms

ear-splitting thunderous blaring booming roaring vociferous piercing

Antonyms

quiet silent soft hushed faint whispering muted