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earsplitting in American English (ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ) adjective so loud as to hurt the ears; deafening earsplitting in American English (ˈɪərˌsplɪtɪŋ) adjectiveear-piercing an earsplitting explosion Word origin [1880–85; ear1 + splitting]This word is first recorded in the period 1880–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Chief of Staff, irredentist, quotation mark, rain check, regionalismExamples of 'earsplitting' in a sentenceearsplitting he shouted, just as an earsplitting crack sounded behind them.Sometimes they sang, but sometimes their caterwauling was earsplitting.In fact there is only one downside: unfortunately, she is another earsplitting grunter.Police said they wouldn't use the earsplitting screeching noise feature at the convention.Organisers are still doing tests to check whether the earsplitting din could pose a security risk.An earsplitting crack filled the night air and a rocket fizzed through the police lines.Think motor sports are all about high-speed, earsplitting revs and the smell of burning rubber?On his final run, an earsplitting roar grew into a shriek as he reached maximum rpm.Sure all four wheels slide in an earsplitting scream, and pungent smoke from every wheelarch.By late afternoon, a thunderstorm erupted with earsplitting thunder and dazzling lightning and rain that crashed down like a waterfall. |