deadening

adjective
UK: /ˈded.ən.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈded.ən.ɪŋ/

  1. Making something less strong or less felt.

    1. The deadening effect of the routine made him want to quit his job.
    2. The constant noise had a deadening impact on their ability to concentrate and enjoy the peace.

Synonyms

numbing
deadening noun

  1. The process or result of making something less active or intense.

    1. The deadening of the pain allowed him to finally sleep.
    2. The deadening of their senses caused a loss of their empathy for others in need.
deadening verb

  1. To make something less strong, active, or sensitive.

    1. The medicine is deadening the pain.
    2. The cold is deadening my fingers, and I can't feel them anymore while working.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "deadening" is /ˈded.ən.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈded.ən.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deadening": numbing.

Example usage of "deadening": "The deadening effect of the routine made him want to quit his job.". More examples on the page.