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ear-splitting

ADJECTIVE
blatant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
strident vulgar
WEAK
boisterous clamorous crying harsh loud loudmouthed noisy obstreperous obtrusive piercing screaming scurrilous vociferant vociferous
Antonyms
WEAK
inconspicuous quiet silent subtle unpronounced
ADJECTIVE
deafening
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blaring noisy ringing roaring rowdy thunderous vociferous
STRONG
booming screaming
WEAK
at full volume ear-piercing ear-popping turned up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
quiet silent
ADJECTIVE
loud
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big boisterous deafening emphatic heavy intense lusty powerful rambunctious raucous resounding ringing roaring rowdy strident strong thundering vehement vociferous
STRONG
forte
WEAK
blatant blustering booming cacophonous clamorous crashing deep ear-piercing full full-mouthed fulminating high-sounding loud-voiced obstreperous pealing piercing resonant sonorous stentorian tumultuous turbulent turned up uproarious wakes the dead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm dull indistinct insignificant little low mild moderate quiet restrained shy silent small soft unhealthy unimportant weak
WEAK
inaudible inoffensive subdued tasteful
ADJECTIVE
noisy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boisterous cacophonous clamorous rambunctious riotous rowdy strident vociferous
WEAK
blatant blusterous booming chattering clangorous clattery deafening disorderly ear-popping jumping loudmouth obstreperous piercing rackety raising Cain raising the roof raspy screaming strepitous tumultuous turbulent turned up uproarious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm moderate quiet restrained silent
WEAK
noiseless still
ADJECTIVE
roaring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boisterous booming clamorous crashing deafening earsplitting raucous resounding ringing rowdy thundering tumultuous turbulent
STRONG
blaring blustering deep forte full fulminating heavy pealing piercing
WEAK
big blatant cacophonous ear-piercing emphatic full-mouthed high-sounding intense loud-voiced lusty obstreperous powerful rambunctious resonant sonorous stentorian strident strong turned up uproarious vehement vociferous wakes the dead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm moderate quiet restrained
STRONG
light soft trivial

Example Sentences

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A fiery crack of red and gold explodes above a village in China's pyrotechnics hub of Liuyang, where residents are accustomed to ear-splitting fireworks tests year-round.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The decibel level rose from mere ear-splitting to near ear-drum-busting.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2024

This was a scrapfest of a game played in front of an ear-splitting crowd packed with Purdue fans who made their way up from Indiana.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

The ear-splitting ovation he received during pregame introductions had Ford Field shaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2024

Better still, a thunderstorm, black clouds, lightning, ear-splitting sound.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood