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booming

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of booming

1 marked by a high volume of sound

a booming bass drum

Synonyms of booming

blaring, blasting, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, loud, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, thunderous

Words Related to booming

brazen, dinning, discordant, noisy, obstreperous, raucous, rip-roaring, vociferous

grating, harsh, overloud, sharp, shrill, squealing, strident

Near Antonyms of booming

dead, quiet, silent, still, stilly, ultraquiet

calm, dreamy, peaceful, restful, serene, soothing, tranquil

hushed, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down)

Antonyms of booming

gentle, low, soft

2 marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically

a booming industry that grows larger every year

Synonyms of booming

boomy, flourishing, golden, halcyon, healthy, lush, palmy, prospering, prosperous, roaring, successful, thriving

Words Related to booming

affluent, moneyed (also monied), opulent, rich, substantial, wealthy, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do

Near Antonyms of booming

declining, dying, failing, floundering, languishing, struggling

bankrupt, bankrupted, insolvent

Antonyms of booming

depressed, unprosperous, unsuccessful

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