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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

having a sound that is muted, subdued, or dampened

[Adjective]
shrill

having a high-pitched, piercing, and loud sound

[Adjective]
dissonant

(of sounds or notes) creating an unpleasant or harsh effect due to a lack of harmony

[Adjective]
grating

having a harsh, irritating, or unpleasant sound

[Adjective]
clanging

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

[Adjective]
jarring

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

[Adjective]
squeaky

having a high-pitched, sharp, or often irritating sound

[Adjective]
raucous

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

[Adjective]
whirring

producing a continuous, buzzing, or humming sound

[Adjective]
raspy

having a rough, harsh, or grating sound, often characterized by an unpleasant and hoarse quality

[Adjective]
blaring

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

[Adjective]
thudding

producing a heavy, muffled, and often repeated sound

[Adjective]
guttural

characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound

[Adjective]
jangling

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

[Adjective]
susurrous

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

[Adjective]
sibilant

(phonetics) containing or making a hissing sound when pronounced

[Adjective]
clangorous

producing a loud, harsh, and metallic sound

[Adjective]
vociferous

expressing feelings or opinions, loudly and forcefully

[Adjective]
mellisonant

having a sweet or pleasing sound

[Adjective]
strident

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort or irritation

[Adjective]
mellifluous

(of sounds) smooth, pleasant, and sweet to the ear

[Adjective]
euphonious

pleasing to the ear

[Adjective]
clamorous

characterized by a loud and continuous noise

[Adjective]
to screech

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

[Verb]
to chime

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

[Verb]
to purl

to make a murmuring or bubbling sound, often associated with the movement of water

[Verb]
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