Deafening

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfənɪŋ/

Definitions of deafening

adjective extremely loud or overwhelming in sound

Example Sentences

A1 The fireworks were deafening.

A2 The music at the concert was deafening.

B1 The construction noise outside was deafening.

B2 The roar of the crowd at the stadium was deafening.

C1 The sound of the jet engine was deafening as it took off.

C2 The explosion was so deafening that it could be heard for miles.

adverb in a manner that is extremely loud or overwhelming in sound

Example Sentences

A1 The music at the party was deafening.

A2 The sound of the fireworks was deafening.

B1 The applause from the audience was deafening.

B2 The roar of the crowd at the stadium was deafening.

C1 The explosion was so deafening that it could be heard for miles.

C2 The thunderstorm was deafening, with lightning striking all around.

Examples of deafening in a Sentence

formal The deafening sound of the explosion could be heard from miles away.

informal The concert was so loud, it was deafening!

slang The party was lit, the music was deafening!

figurative The silence in the room was deafening after she announced her resignation.

Grammatical Forms of deafening

• past tense: deafened
• plural: deafenings
• comparative: more deafening
• superlative: most deafening
• present tense: deafens
• future tense: will deafen
• perfect tense: has deafened
• continuous tense: is deafening
• singular: deafening
• positive degree: deafening
• infinitive: to deafen
• gerund: deafening
• participle: deafened

Origin and Evolution of deafening

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'deafening' originated from the Old English word 'dēafian', which means to make deaf or to deafen.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deafening' has evolved to not only describe the act of making someone deaf but also to describe something that is extremely loud or overwhelming in volume.