ear-splitting
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A fiery crack of red and gold explodes above a village in China's pyrotechnics hub of Liuyang, where residents are accustomed to ear-splitting fireworks tests year-round.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
When students arrived on campus for the first day of school this fall, they were greeted with a ear-splitting boom and plume of smoke emanating from Atlas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2024
The temporary swimming venue, built in an indoor arena that usually hosts the rugby union team Racing 92, was rocking once more with ear-splitting levels of support as Marchand came home in triumph.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
This was a scrapfest of a game played in front of an ear-splitting crowd packed with Purdue fans who made their way up from Indiana.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2024
Hunkering close against the rocks, it unhinged its saw-toothed mouth and let loose an ear-splitting shriek.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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