eargasm

Auditory bliss moment

Eargasm is slang for intense auditory pleasure—the experience of hearing something so satisfying it feels almost physical: That bass drop gave me an eargasm.

The word blends ear with orgasm, suggesting music or sounds that produce a rush of sensation.

Common in discussions of headphones, audio equipment, and favorite songs.

gear

headphones

Wearable speakers for ears

amplifier · DAC · soundbar · turntable · equalizer · noise-canceling · audiophile · lossless · Dolby · surround sound

euphoria

bliss

Perfect, serene felicity

  • ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
  • raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
  • nirvanaRelease from cyclical existence

transcendence · chills · frisson · goosebumps · shivers · tingles · elation · exhilaration · peak · rush

music

symphony

Extended composition for orchestra

  • concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
  • orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
  • jazzImprovisational American music genre

soul · gospel · opera · aria · ballad · anthem · dubstep · EDM · trance · house

sounds

bass drop

Sudden heavy low-frequency impact

beat · groove · riff · hook · chorus · bridge · solo · vocals · acoustics · resonance

triggers

ASMR

Auditory-triggered tingling sensation

scratching · rain · thunder · waves · birdsong · vinyl crackle · lo-fi · binaural · ambient · white noise

Opposites
auditory pleasure

eargasmcacophony

Harsh, clashing sounds

noise pollution · ear pain · ear bleeding

sonic quality

eargasmscreeching

Making harsh high sounds

off-key singing · microphone feedback · unlistenable

intensity of auditory response

eargasmdead air

Unintended broadcast quiet

elevator music · muzak · silence · background noise · white noise

Family

ear, ears, eared, earful, earlobe, orgasm, orgasms, orgasmic

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