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deafening

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of deafening

marked by a high volume of sound

a boom box blasting deafening music

Synonyms of deafening

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

Words Related to deafening

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

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

Near Antonyms of deafening

dead, quiet, silent, still, stilly, ultraquiet

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

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

Antonyms of deafening

gentle, low, soft

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