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deafening Synonyms

Another word for deafening

Choosing another word for deafening depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

So loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else, or to temporarily impair one's hearing.

Usage Example

"The crowd erupted into earsplitting applause as the orchestra finished its final movement."

Strongest
earsplitting
thunderous
Strong
roaring
booming
blasting
piercing
loud

• adjective (Context 2)

Strikingly noticeable, conspicuous, or overwhelming in effect (especially of silence or a lack of response).

Usage Example

"Following the controversial proposal, there was a glaring silence in the boardroom."

Strong
glaring
conspicuous
overwhelming
striking
profound

Opposites of deafening

The opposite of deafening shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inaudible
silent
quiet
faint
hushed
unnoticeable
inconspicuous
subtle
See all opposites of deafening

• Nearby Words

deaf
deafblind
deafen
deafening
deafeningly
deafish
deafly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deafening. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deafening
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