earsplitting Meaning & Definition
ˈir-ˌspli-tiŋ
What Does Earsplitting Mean?
Earsplitting is used as an adjective meaning distressingly loud or shrill.
Word Facts for Earsplitting
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈir-ˌspli-tiŋ/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | thunderous, loud and roaring |
| Antonyms | gentle, low and soft |
| Comparative / superlative | more earsplitting, most earsplitting |
| First known use | 1761 |
Earsplitting Definition (Adjective)
- distressingly loud or shrill
Synonyms of Earsplitting
thunderousloudroaringdeafeningthunderyblaringblastingboomingclamorousclangorouspiercingplangentresoundingringingslam-bangsonorousstentorianthundering
Earsplitting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Earsplitting
Earsplitting in a Sentence
the earsplitting noise coming from the jackhammers at the construction site
Word Forms & Grammar
earsplitting
earsplitting (comparative more earsplitting, superlative most earsplitting)
Origin of Earsplitting
From ear + splitting.
First Known Use
1761
Pronouncing Earsplitting
The standard pronunciation of earsplitting is /ˈir-ˌspli-tiŋ/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ir).
Frequently Asked Questions About Earsplitting
What part of speech is earsplitting?
Earsplitting is an adjective.
What is another word for earsplitting?
Close synonyms of earsplitting are thunderous, loud and roaring. See the full list of earsplitting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of earsplitting?
Words opposite in meaning to earsplitting are gentle, low, soft and dead.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of earsplitting?
The comparative form is more earsplitting and the superlative form is most earsplitting.