Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for deafening.
Definitions

deafening

[def-uh-ning] / ˈdɛf ə nɪŋ /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The sold-out crowd at the Wiltern erupted the second Von hit the stage, but that was nothing compared to the deafening roar of screams and “We love you, Mike!” when Tyson walked out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

When the buyer’s answer isn’t good enough, Miranda is forced to find another way for Runway to forge on, amid the deafening sound of a ticking clock.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The noise - lasting and deafening - rose up and swirled around like a typhoon, gathering up everybody in its vicinity, delirious Hearts folk thrilled to be sucked into the vortex.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The most painful part of waiting is not often not the delay itself, but the deafening silence as you sit looking at the clock ticking by.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The occasional bee that finds its way in is deafening.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




Vocabulary lists containing deafening


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "deafening" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com