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 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

That didn’t stop the Chicago Blackhawks from giving Bears coach Ben Johnson a shoutout — one that was met with a deafening roar from the United Center. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

That exchange incited a deafening roar from the more than 10,000 fans in attendance. — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026

From a bungled email prematurely announcing another massive round of layoffs to scrutiny around the company’s $75 million investment in a documentary about the first lady, Amazon heads into its quarterly earnings report next week surrounded by a deafening level of outside noise. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026