Deafening and Muffled

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Deafening adjective - Marked by a high volume of sound.

Usage example: a boom box blasting deafening music

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Muffled is an antonym for deafening.

Nearby Word: deafened

Muffled adjective - Being or made softer or less loud or clear.

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Deafening is an antonym for muffled.

Nearby Words: muffle, muff, muffler, muffed, muffling

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