Deaden

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛdən/

Definitions of deaden

verb to make or become less sensitive, intense, or active

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music helped to deaden the noise of the construction outside.

A2 She used earplugs to deaden the sound of the fireworks during the celebration.

B1 The medication helped to deaden the pain in his injured leg.

B2 The thick curtains in the room deadened the noise from the busy street outside.

C1 The constant exposure to violence had deadened her emotions over time.

C2 The repeated failures in his career had deadened his ambition and drive.

Examples of deaden in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a medication to deaden the pain in her knee.

informal I used earplugs to deaden the sound of the construction next door.

slang He drank so much to deaden his emotions after the breakup.

figurative The constant criticism began to deaden her spirit over time.

Grammatical Forms of deaden

• past tense: deadened
• plural: deadens
• comparative: more deadening
• superlative: most deadening
• present tense: deadens
• future tense: will deaden
• perfect tense: has deadened
• continuous tense: is deadening
• singular: deadens
• positive degree: dead
• infinitive: deadened
• gerund: deadening
• participle: deadened

Origin and Evolution of deaden

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'deaden' originated from the Old English word 'dedian' which meant to make or become dead.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deaden' evolved to mean to make something less lively, active, or intense, rather than literally causing death.