Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
earsplitting
Adjective
/ˌɪrˈsplɪtɪŋ/
Definition
A sound that is extremely loud and unbearable.
Examples
- The earsplitting roar of the jet engine made it hard to hear anything else.
- As the fireworks exploded overhead, the earsplitting bang startled the crowd.
Meaning
Earsplitting refers to a noise that is so loud it can cause discomfort or pain to the ears.
Synonyms
- deafening
- thunderous
- blaring
- cacophonous
