earsplitting

American  

[eer-split-ing] / ˈɪərˌsplɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

1. ear-piercing.

   an earsplitting explosion.

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Etymology

Origin of earsplitting

First recorded in 1880–85; ear ¹ + splitting

Example Sentences

Nash blows on the flute with gusto, producing an earsplitting screech.

From Literature

An earsplitting techno-accompanied dance party turns into a raid and a wild rebellion by the “queens”—likely a reference to the Stonewall uprising.

From The Wall Street Journal

This earsplitting scene would last for a good ten minutes.

From Literature

As she said the word “fire,” there was an earsplitting crack.

From Literature

International Airport flight path and have to contend with both helicopters and the earsplitting sonic reality of jets landing and taking off.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blaring
• deafening
• noisy
• piercing
• ringing
• shrill
• thunderous