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C2 Level Wordlist - Sounds

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Sounds, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
muffled
[Adjective]

having a sound that is muted, subdued, or dampened

Ex: The speaker's voice on the intercom was muffled, causing some difficulty in communication.
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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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dissonant
[Adjective]

(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together

Ex: The dissonant tones of the alarm system startled everyone in the building .
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grating
[Adjective]

having a harsh or unpleasant sound

Ex: The grating noise of the metal door hinges echoed through the empty hallway.
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clanging
[Adjective]

having a loud, sharp, and resonant sound, often characterized by the collision or striking of metal objects

Ex: The sudden clanging of the fire alarm startled everyone in the office building.
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jarring
[Adjective]

(of a sound) so harsh and unpleasant that creates a strong sense of disturbance

Ex: The jarring noise of construction outside made it difficult to concentrate on her work .
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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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raucous
[Adjective]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

Ex: Despite the raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .
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whirring
[Adjective]

producing a continuous, buzzing, or humming sound

Ex: In the kitchen, the preparation of the smoothie was announced by the whirring noise of the electric blender.
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raspy
[Adjective]

having a rough sound, often unpleasant to listen to

Ex: The old record player emitted a raspy crackling sound as it played the worn vinyl.
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blaring
[Adjective]

producing a loud, harsh, and intense sound, often characterized by its overwhelming volume and piercing quality

Ex: Amplifying the speaker's voice across the crowd, the blaring speakers at the political rally captured everyone's attention.
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thudding
[Adjective]

producing a heavy, muffled, and often repeated sound

Ex: The ground quivered with the thudding footsteps of the approaching elephant.
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guttural
[Adjective]

characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound

Ex: The guttural grumbling of the hungry stomach could be heard in the silent room .
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jangling
[Adjective]

producing a harsh, discordant sound, often characterized by a series of clashing or clinking noises

Ex: The street musician's performance was enlivened by the jangling sound of the tambourine.
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susurrous
[Adjective]

having a murmuring sound, like that of whispering or the wind through leaves

Ex: In the classroom , the only sound was the susurrous scratching of pencils on paper .
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clangorous
[Adjective]

producing a loud, harsh, and metallic sound

Ex: The clangorous banging of drums could be heard from the parade down the street .
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mellisonant
[Adjective]

having a sweet or pleasing sound

Ex: The storyteller 's mellisonant voice made his tales enchanting .
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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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mellifluous
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(of sounds) smooth, pleasant, and sweet to the ear

Ex: Listening to classical music can have a mellifluous effect on the mind , promoting relaxation and inner peace .
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euphonious
[Adjective]

pleasing to the ear

Ex: The birdsong in the morning was so euphonious that it became her favorite part of the day .
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clamorous
[Adjective]

characterized by a loud and continuous noise

Ex: As the fire alarm blared , the hallway was filled with clamorous and panicked voices .
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to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

Ex: The rusty door screeched as she pushed it reluctantly .
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to chime
[Verb]

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

Ex: The school bell chimed, signaling the end of the recess .
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to purl
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to make a murmuring or bubbling sound, often associated with the movement of water

Ex: By next week , the newly installed pond will purl softly , attracting birds and wildlife to its tranquil waters .
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the persistence of sound in an enclosed space after the original sound source has stopped

Ex: Sound engineers use acoustic treatments to manage reverberation in recording studios , ensuring a clean and precise audio recording .
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