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Definition of deafeningly

deafeningly

/ˈdɛf.ən.ɪŋ.li/
deaf · en · ing · ly
Adjective:deafening
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deafeningly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner that is so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else.

Example

"The jet engines roared deafeningly as the aircraft prepared for takeoff."

2

To an overwhelming or strikingly noticeable degree (often used ironically to modify 'silent' or 'quiet').

Example

"After the controversial announcement, the auditorium remained deafeningly silent for several seconds."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Paradoxically, 'deafeningly' frequently modifies words denoting silence or quietness (e.g., 'deafeningly silent') to emphasize an absence of sound or response that feels overwhelmingly noticeable or tense.

• Nearby Words

deafblind
deafen
deafening
deafeningly
deafish
deafly
deafness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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