earsplitting

adjective

ear·split·ting ˈir-ˌspli-tiŋ How to pronounce earsplitting (audio)

: distressingly loud or shrill

Example Sentences

The train's whistle made an earsplitting noise. the earsplitting noise coming from the jackhammers at the construction site

Recent Examples on the Web 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

earsplitting

adjective

as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound the earsplitting noise coming from the jackhammers at the construction site

Synonyms & Similar Words

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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.

the earsplitting sound of a siren

Although the words loud and earsplitting have much in common, loud applies to any volume above normal and may suggest undue vehemence or obtrusiveness.

loud shouts of protest

The meanings of raucous and earsplitting largely overlap; however, raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness.

the raucous shouts of drunken revelers

While in some cases nearly identical to earsplitting, stentorian implies great power and range.

an actor with a stentorian voice

While the synonyms strident and earsplitting are close in meaning, strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice.

the strident voices of hecklers

单词	earsplitting
释义	earsplitting adjective ear·split·ting ˈir-ˌspli-tiŋ : distressingly loud or shrill Synonyms blaring blasting booming clamorous clangorous deafening loud piercing plangent resounding ringing roaring slam-bang sonorous stentorian thundering thunderous See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The train's whistle made an earsplitting noise. the earsplitting noise coming from the jackhammers at the construction site Recent Examples on the Web 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, 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 First Known Use 1761, in the meaning defined above earsplitting adjective as in loud marked by a high volume of sound the earsplitting noise coming from the jackhammers at the construction site Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance 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 See More 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. the earsplitting sound of a siren Although the words loud and earsplitting have much in common, loud applies to any volume above normal and may suggest undue vehemence or obtrusiveness. loud shouts of protest The meanings of raucous and earsplitting largely overlap; however, raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness. the raucous shouts of drunken revelers While in some cases nearly identical to earsplitting, stentorian implies great power and range. an actor with a stentorian voice While the synonyms strident and earsplitting are close in meaning, strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice. the strident voices of hecklers
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