Meaning & Definition of word "Deafening"
Deafening
/ˈdɛf.ən.ɪŋ/
adjective:
- 1. extremely loud; overwhelming in sound.
- Example: The band's performance was so electrifying that the applause was deafening.
- 2. causing a temporary inability to hear due to loudness.
- Example: The explosion created a deafening roar that shook the entire neighborhood.
- 3. so intense that it seems to drown out all other sounds.
- Example: The silence after the announcement was deafening.
Etymology
●Derived from 'deafen' + '-ing' to denote the action or process of making deaf.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deafening silence:
A silence that is strikingly loud and noticeable, usually unexpected.
Related Words
deafen:
To make someone unable to hear, often temporarily.
deaf:
Lacking the ability to hear; unable to perceive sound.
sound:
The sensation produced by vibrations traveling through the air.
Slang Meanings of deafening
Meaning: Loud enough to be annoying or unbearable.
● Example Sentence: That music is deafening; turn it down!
Meaning: Making an overwhelming impact or impression.
● Example Sentence: The criticism was deafening; he couldn't escape its effects.