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Definition of: deaf
(def) adjective
1. Lacking or deficient in the sense of hearing.
2. Determined not to hear or be persuaded.
3. Cap The community of deaf people who use American Sign Language to communicate. [OE dēaf]
—deaf′ly adverb
—deaf′ness noun
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