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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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences

silent [adjective]

having or making little or no sound

Ex: The silent night enveloped the town , broken only by the distant hoot of an owl .

muted [adjective]

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

Ex: The muted applause indicated the audience 's polite appreciation for the performance .

quiet [adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city .

hushed [adjective]

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

Ex: The hushed footsteps echoed softly in the empty hallway .

audible [adjective]

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

Ex: Even in the quiet room , the ticking of the clock was audible .

mumbling [adjective]

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

Ex: The mumbling conversation in the next room kept me awake at night .

soft [adjective]

having a low volume

Ex: The soft hum of the refrigerator could be heard in the quiet kitchen .

loud [adjective]

producing a sound or noise with high volume

Ex: She spoke in a loud voice so everyone in the audience could hear her .

noisy [adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The party next door was noisy , with loud music and people talking .

squeaky [adjective]

producing a high-pitched, sharp sound

Ex: The squeaky hinges of the old door protested as it swung open .

resonant [adjective]

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

Ex: His resonant laughter echoed in the open courtyard , spreading joy to those nearby .

shrill [adjective]

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

Ex: The teapot whistled with a shrill tone when the water reached boiling point .

strident [adjective]

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

Ex: The strident honking of car horns filled the busy city streets .

sonic [adjective]

involving or relating to sound or sound waves

Ex: Sonic weapons can emit high-intensity sound waves for crowd control purposes .

ultrasonic [adjective]

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

Ex: The device produced an ultrasonic sound that humans could not hear , but pets reacted to it .

auditory [adjective]

related to the ability of hearing

Ex:

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:

piercing [adjective]

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

Ex:

tumultuous [adjective]

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

Ex: The tumultuous roar of the crowd at the stadium could be heard from miles away .

rhythmic [adjective]

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

Ex: The clapping and stomping at the concert added a rhythmic energy to the music .

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