CEFR B2

deafening

adjective

Meaning

So loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else, or to cause temporary hearing loss.

Examples

The sudden clap of thunder was deafening, making everyone jump.
Fans cheered with a deafening roar as their team scored the winning goal.

Synonyms: loud, noisy, ear-splitting, thundering

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deafening (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfənɪŋ/

Definition

So loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else, or to cause temporary hearing loss.

Examples

The sudden clap of thunder was deafening, making everyone jump.
Fans cheered with a deafening roar as their team scored the winning goal.
She covered her ears to block out the deafening sound of the construction work.

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