slam-bang
adjective
ˈslam-ˈbaŋ 
1
: unduly loud or violent
a slam-bang clatter
2
: having fast-paced often nonstop action
a slam-bang adventure novel
3
: vigorously enthusiastic
made a slam-bang effort to win
Synonyms
- blaring
- blasting
- booming
- clamorous
- clangorous
- deafening
- earsplitting
- loud
- piercing
- plangent
- resounding
- ringing
- roaring
- sonorous
- stentorian
- thundering
- thunderous
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1
slam-bang
adjective
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound heard a slam-bang crash from the garage Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- loud
- deafening
- roaring
- thunderous
- ringing
- thundering
- blasting
- stentorian
- shrill
- piercing
- booming
- sonorous
- earsplitting
- noisy
- clamorous
- blaring
- resounding
- plangent
- rip-roaring
- raucous
- clangorous
- brazen
- vociferous
- discordant
- obstreperous
- dinning
- squealing
- strident
- harsh
- grating
- sharp
- overloud
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- gentle
- soft
- low
- quiet
- silent
- dreamy
- peaceful
- dead
- restful
- serene
- tranquil
- calm
- soothing
- still
- ultraquiet
- muffled
- toned (down)
- muted
- hushed
- softened
- stilly