earsplitting implies loudness that is physically discomforting.
the earsplitting sound of a siren
raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness.
the raucous shouts of drunken revelers
strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice.
the strident voices of hecklers
Example Sentences
The train's whistle made an earsplitting noise. the earsplitting noise coming from the jackhammers at the construction site
Recent Examples on the WebAfter Williams struck a swinging backhand volley winner to take a 4-0 lead in the second set, her play improving with every passing moment, the reaction was earsplitting. Howard Fendrich, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 After Williams struck a swinging backhand volley winner to take a 4-0 lead in the second set, her play improving with every passing moment, the reaction was earsplitting. Howard Fendrich, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 After Williams struck a swinging backhand volley winner to take a 4-0 lead in the second set, her play improving with every passing moment, the reaction was earsplitting. Howard Fendrich, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 After Williams struck a swinging backhand volley winner to take a 4-0 lead in the second set, her play improving with every passing moment, the reaction was earsplitting. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The regime has allowed weddings to continue but banned live bands, known for earsplitting, amplified vocals and drums. Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 Those rounded up included Mr. Ding, who later told his lawyer that investigators forced him to stay awake by constantly showing him an adulatory documentary about China’s leader, Mr. Xi, at an earsplitting volume for 10 days and nights.New York Times, 8 Jan. 2022 The Aztecs have played in some earsplitting environments since their ascension into college basketball relevance. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2022 The Bell model produced an earsplitting 130 decibels. David A. Taylor, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022 See More