deafening

[ def-uh-ning ]
/ ˈdɛf ə nɪŋ /

noun

Origin of deafening

First recorded in 1590–1600; deafen + -ing1

OTHER WORDS FROM deafening

half-deaf·en·ing, adjective non·deaf·en·ing, adjective non·deaf·en·ing·ly, adverb qua·si-deaf·en·ing, adjective

Definition for deafening (2 of 2)

deafen
[ def-uh n ]
/ ˈdɛf ən /

verb (used with object)

to make deaf: The accident deafened him for life.
to stun or overwhelm with noise: The pounding of the machines deafened us.
Obsolete. to render (a sound) inaudible, especially by a louder sound.

Origin of deafen

First recorded in 1590–1600; deaf + -en1

OTHER WORDS FROM deafen

deaf·en·ing·ly, adverb half-deaf·ened, adjective non·deaf·ened, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for deafening (1 of 2)

deafening
/ (ˈdɛfənɪŋ) /

adjective

excessively loud deafening music

Derived forms of deafening

deafeningly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for deafening (2 of 2)

deafen
/ (ˈdɛfən) /

verb

(tr) to make deaf, esp momentarily, as by a loud noise

Medical definitions for deafening

deafen
[ dĕfən ]

v.

To make deaf, especially momentarily by a loud noise.