earsplitting
adjective
Synonyms
- blaring
- blasting
- booming
- clamorous
- clangorous
- deafening
- loud
- piercing
- plangent
- resounding
- ringing
- roaring
- slam-bang
- sonorous
- stentorian
- thundering
- thunderous
Example Sentences
Howard Fendrich, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 After Williams struck a swinging backhand volley winner to take a 4-0 lead in the second set, her play improving with every passing moment, the reaction was earsplitting. Howard Fendrich, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 After Williams struck a swinging backhand volley winner to take a 4-0 lead in the second set, her play improving with every passing moment, the reaction was earsplitting. Howard Fendrich, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 After Williams struck a swinging backhand volley winner to take a 4-0 lead in the second set, her play improving with every passing moment, the reaction was earsplitting. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The regime has allowed weddings to continue but banned live bands, known for earsplitting, amplified vocals and drums. Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Those rounded up included Mr. Ding, who later told his lawyer that investigators forced him to stay awake by constantly showing him an adulatory documentary about China’s leader, Mr. Xi, at an earsplitting volume for 10 days and nights. New York Times, 8 Jan. 2022 The Aztecs have played in some earsplitting environments since their ascension into college basketball relevance. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2022 The Bell model produced an earsplitting 130 decibels. David A. Taylor, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
1761, in the meaning defined above
earsplitting
adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- loud
- deafening
- roaring
- ringing
- thunderous
- shrill
- thundering
- blasting
- blaring
- piercing
- stentorian
- noisy
- booming
- sonorous
- clamorous
- clangorous
- resounding
- plangent
- raucous
- slam-bang
- vociferous
- brazen
- squealing
- obstreperous
- discordant
- strident
- harsh
- grating
- overloud
- rip-roaring
- dinning
- sharp
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- low
- gentle
- silent
- soft
- quiet
- dead
- calm
- muffled
- soothing
- serene
- still
- peaceful
- tranquil
- ultraquiet
- muted
- hushed
- dreamy
- restful
- toned (down)
- stilly
- softened
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of earsplitting are loud, raucous, stentorian, and strident. While all these words mean "marked by intensity or volume of sound," earsplitting implies loudness that is physically discomforting.
Although the words loud and earsplitting have much in common, loud applies to any volume above normal and may suggest undue vehemence or obtrusiveness.
The meanings of raucous and earsplitting largely overlap; however, raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness.
While in some cases nearly identical to earsplitting, stentorian implies great power and range.
While the synonyms strident and earsplitting are close in meaning, strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice.