earsplitting
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of earsplitting
Example Sentences
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In Meggison’s case, the incessant bills and collection calls, coupled with the anguish of divorce, were like an earsplitting noise she couldn’t quiet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Walker fondly recalls those glory seasons, when the Phillies made consecutive World Series trips in 2008 and 2009, and all the excitement, the earsplitting noise that made Citizens Bank Park the place to be.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2023
When the deafening noise at Minute Maid Park — both real and manufactured — reached earsplitting levels and drama began to build, the mistakes would snowball into defeat.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
Instead, they embraced every shred of criticism, no matter how pointed or earsplitting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
With an earsplitting bang of metal on wood, they hit the thick tree trunk and dropped to the ground with a heavy jolt.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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