1. deafening

adjective. ['ˈdɛfənɪŋ, ˈdɛfnɪŋ'] loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss.

Rhymes with Deafening

• abandoning
• abstaining
• abstaining
• adjoining
• adjourning
• adorning
• affining
• airconditioning
• aligning
• amounting
• apportioning
• ascertaining
• assigning
• attaining
• auctioning
• auditioning
• awakening
• awning
• banning
• beginning

How do you pronounce deafening?

Pronounce deafening as ˈdɛfənɪŋ.

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Sentences with deafening

1. Adjective
The sound can become deafening, especially around portable generators that have gas powered engines.

2. Verb, gerund or present participle
Such a noise can be deafening to the ears and make washing your clothes unpleasant.

Quotes about deafening

1. Sometimes the sound of silence is the most deafening sound of all.
- K.L. Toth