Deafening Definition

deafening
adjective
  1. loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

"Deafening" in song lyrics

See how deafening is used in real songs:

  • "It was quiet in Guyana, the silence was deafening"
    D-Sisive — It Was Quiet in Guyana
  • "The explosion was deafening"
    Looptroop — Trrism
  • "Every squabble seemed to get deafening"
    Sage Francis — The Best of Times

Usage tips for "deafening"

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