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loud vs deafening

deafening vs loud

loud and deafening both are adjectives.

loud is an adverb but deafening is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
loud No Yes No Yes
deafening No Yes No No
loud (adjective) deafening (adjective)
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly
tastelessly showy
loud (adverb) deafening (adverb)
with relatively high volume
Difference between loud and deafening

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