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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences - Adjectives of Sound

Sound adjectives describe the auditory qualities and characteristics of noises, conveying attributes such as "loud", "melodic", "piercing", etc.

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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
silent
[Adjective]

having or making little or no sound

Ex: The silent library provided a peaceful environment for studying .
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muted
[Adjective]

(of a sound) having a subdued quality, with reduced intensity or volume

Ex: He played the piano with muted tones to create a gentle and soothing melody.
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quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .
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hushed
[Adjective]

having a quiet and calm state, often accompanied by quiet voices or sounds

Ex: The hushed murmurs of the audience filled the auditorium during the concert .
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audible
[Adjective]

(of a sound) loud enough to be heard by everyone

Ex: The teacher 's instructions were clearly audible to all the students in the classroom .
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mumbling
[Adjective]

speaking quietly and unclearly, making it hard for others to understand

Ex: The mumbling actor 's lines were barely audible from the back of the theater .
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soft
[Adjective]

having a low volume

Ex: The actress delivered her lines with a soft voice that matched the tender scene .
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loud
[Adjective]

producing a sound or noise with high volume

Ex: The conductor signaled for the entire ensemble to play with a loud intensity in the fortissimo passage .
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noisy
[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The construction site was noisy, with machinery and workers making loud noises .
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squeaky
[Adjective]

producing a high-pitched, sharp sound

Ex: The squeaky marker on the whiteboard made a distracting noise during the lecture .
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resonant
[Adjective]

(of sound) having a deep, clear, and echoing effect

Ex: The resonant sound of footsteps on the wooden floor echoed in the empty hall .
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shrill
[Adjective]

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

Ex: The emergency siren wailed with a shrill pitch , alerting residents to take cover .
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strident
[Adjective]

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

Ex: The strident screech of the brakes made everyone flinch .
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sonic
[Adjective]

involving or relating to sound or sound waves

Ex: The sonic vibrations from the drums could be felt across the room .
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ultrasonic
[Adjective]

involving or relating to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing

Ex: An ultrasonic sensor detected the distance between the car and the object .
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auditory
[Adjective]

related to the ability of hearing

Ex: Auditory cues can be used to assist individuals with visual impairments in navigating their environment .
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stereo
[Adjective]

relating to a sound system that uses two or more channels to create a sense of space and depth in audio playback

Ex: The stereo receiver allowed for the connection of multiple audio sources.
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piercing
[Adjective]

(of sound) extremely high-pitched or intense that seems to cut through other sounds

Ex: The piercing cry of the baby echoed through the house.
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tumultuous
[Adjective]

having a loud and chaotic sound, often associated with uproar or disorder

Ex: The tumultuous sound of thunder reverberated through the valley during the storm.
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rhythmic
[Adjective]

having a pattern or regular sequence of sounds, movements, or events

Ex: The rhythmic pattern of the waves crashing on the shore was mesmerizing.
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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
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