deafening
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- deafeningly adverb
- half-deafening adjective
- nondeafening adjective
- nondeafeningly adverb
- quasi-deafening adjective
Etymology
Origin of deafening
Example Sentences
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Moments later, a second rocket motor kicks in with a deafening roar.
From BBC
Inside the Principality, the noise was deafening, The head thudded, the ears split.
From BBC
But there were no mistakes here with a truly showstopping routine that drew deafening cheers from the crowd.
From BBC
In these circumstances, the deafening buzz of the everyday finally reduces to a faint, pleasant hum.
From Salon
Taking to the ice last to a deafening roar from the crowd in a shimmering all-black costume featuring gold details the skater known as the 'Quad God' was in difficultly early in his programme.
From Barron's
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