deadening

Definitions

The act or process of making something less intense, sensitive, or audible.

A material or substance used to reduce noise or vibration.

The state of becoming dull, lifeless, or lacking in vitality.

Examples

The thick curtains had a deadening effect on the noise coming from the busy street outside.

He felt a deadening sense of boredom as the lecture dragged on for another hour.

Synonyms

dulling numbing muffling dampening stifling blunting weakening

Antonyms

stimulating invigorating sharpening awakening intensifying energizing exciting