C2 Level Wordlist - Sounds

having a sound that is muted, subdued, or dampened

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

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

having a harsh or unpleasant sound

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

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

producing a high-pitched, sharp sound

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

producing a continuous, buzzing, or humming sound

having a rough sound, often unpleasant to listen to

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

producing a heavy, muffled, and often repeated sound

characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound

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

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

(of a speech sound) having a hissing or hushing effect, as in "s," "sh," or "z"

producing a loud, harsh, and metallic sound

expressing feelings or opinions, loudly and forcefully

having a sweet or pleasing sound

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort or irritation

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

pleasing to the ear

characterized by a loud and continuous noise

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

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

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