deafening
|deaf/en/ing|
B2
/ˈdɛfənɪŋ/
(deafen)
extremely loud
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deafening' originates from the verb 'deafen,' which comes from Old English 'dēafian,' meaning 'to make deaf.'
Historical Evolution
'dēafian' transformed into the Middle English word 'deafen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deafen.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make someone unable to hear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely loud.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extremely loud, making it difficult to hear anything else.
The concert was so loud it was deafening.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39