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Definition of deadening

deadening

/ˈdɛd.ən.ɪŋ/
dead · en · ing
Adverb:deadeningly
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Plural:deadenings
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deadening Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Making someone or something less sensitive, intense, or lively; dulling or numbing to the senses or spirit.

Example

"The repetitive factory routine had a deadening effect on the workers' creativity."

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• noun

1

The act or process of making something less sensitive, intense, or resonant.

Example

"Long hours of monotonous labor resulted in a gradual deadening of his artistic sensibility."

2

Soundproofing material placed inside walls, floors, or ceilings to absorb noise and reduce vibration.

Example

"The builders installed mineral wool deadening between the floorboards and the ceiling joists."

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• Nearby Words

deadbeat
deadbolt
deaden
deadening
deadeye
deadhead
deadlift

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deadening. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deadening
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