EARSPLITTING

deafening, earsplitting, thunderous, thundery

(adjective) loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

earsplitting (comparative more earsplitting, superlative most earsplitting)

Extremely loud, painfully loud.

Source: Wiktionary


Ear"-split`ting, a.

Definition: Deafening; disagreeably loud or shrill; as, ear-splitting strains.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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