CEFR C1

ear-splitting

adjective

Meaning

Extremely loud and piercing, often to the point of causing physical discomfort or pain to the ears.

Examples

The crowd let out an ear-splitting cheer when their team scored the winning goal.
I had to cover my ears because of the ear-splitting siren of the ambulance.

Synonyms: loud, deafening, piercing, blaring

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ear-splitting (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɪərˌsplɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Extremely loud and piercing, often to the point of causing physical discomfort or pain to the ears.

Examples

The crowd let out an ear-splitting cheer when their team scored the winning goal.
I had to cover my ears because of the ear-splitting siren of the ambulance.
The construction work outside produced an ear-splitting racket all morning.

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