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Synonyms for deafening


Grammar : Adj
Spell : def-uh-ning
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛf ə nɪŋ

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Définition of deafening

Origin :
  • "very loud," 1590s, from present participle of deafen (q.v.). Deafening silence is attested by 1830.
  • adj very loud
Example sentences :
  • Why do you make such a deafening noise, you pussy cat, there behind the stove?
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • It was Beauvallet, the deafening tragedian of the Comdie Franaise.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • The roar of the wind and the surging of water were all around, and were deafening.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • The deafening noises of the faubourg sounded like bells in their ears.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • Behind them, as they fled, came suddenly two deafening explosions.
  • Extract from : « Spawn of the Comet » by Harold Thompson Rich
  • When the last battalions came in sight the uproar was deafening.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • Then there were shouting, whistling, stamping, and deafening applause.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • The vibration and the deafening noise shook but did not frighten her.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • She heard the rumble of the wheels; it was like a deafening reverberation from the day of doom.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • With a rush and a deafening roar the wind hit the building and set it rocking.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum

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