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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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
There was a blinding flash of white light followed by a deafening explosion that shook the house.
From Literature
Italy, as the host nation, marched in last to deafening applause and cheers from the crowd in Milan.
From Los Angeles Times
On this February day, only the wind broke the deafening silence, whipping across the scattering of small colourful houses.
From Barron's
It began not with an absence of noise or a deafening crush of earth, but with the gurgle of water and the alarm of a siren.
From Literature
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