Synonyms of deafening

deafening

adjective

ˈde-fə-niŋ 

as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound

a boom box blasting deafening music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loud
• ringing
• roaring
• thunderous
• shrill
• thundering
• earsplitting
• noisy
• booming
• blaring
• blasting
• piercing
• clamorous
• sonorous
• stentorian
• resounding
• clangorous
• plangent
• vociferous
• raucous
• slam-bang
• brazen
• discordant
• obstreperous
• strident
• harsh
• squealing
• grating
• overloud
• rip-roaring
• dinning
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low
• silent
• gentle
• soft
• quiet
• dead
• still
• calm
• peaceful
• serene
• tranquil
• soothing
• muffled
• restful
• dreamy
• hushed
• muted
• ultraquiet
• stilly
• softened
• toned (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deafening

The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head. — Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026

That doesn’t mean the Avs can’t enjoy themselves, feel pride in an accomplishment or revel in the deafening roar when MacKinnon fired the perfect shot at the perfect time. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 14 May 2026

Records say the sound created a deafening roar across Copenhagen. — CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

The incessant sales pitches are buffeted by the usual deafening pounding music, which makes Vin Scully Avenue seem like Las Vegas Boulevard. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026