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Definition of earsplitting

earsplitting

/ˈɪrˌsplɪt.ɪŋ/
ear · split · ting
Adverb:earsplittingly
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earsplitting Lexical Profile

earsplitting Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Extremely loud, shrill, or piercing to the point of being painful to hear.

Example

"The sudden, earsplitting wail of the fire alarm sent everyone rushing toward the nearest exit."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century as a vivid compound of 'ear' (from Old English 'eare') and 'splitting', figuratively describing a sound loud enough to burst the eardrums.

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