Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deaf
Adjective
/dɛf/
Definition
Lacking the sense of hearing, either partially or completely.
Examples
- The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
- Many deaf individuals participated in the awareness campaign.
- She spoke to him, but he was deaf to her words.
Meaning
Deaf refers to an individual who cannot hear sounds, which may vary from complete inability to hear to partial hearing loss.
Synonyms
- hard of hearing
- unhearing
- soundless
