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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

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shrill
[Adjective]

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

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

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

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grating
[Adjective]

having a harsh or unpleasant sound

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clanging
[Adjective]

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

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jarring
[Adjective]

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

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squeaky
[Adjective]

producing a high-pitched, sharp sound

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raucous
[Adjective]

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

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

producing a continuous, buzzing, or humming sound

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raspy
[Adjective]

having a rough sound, often unpleasant to listen to

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blaring
[Adjective]

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

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thudding
[Adjective]

producing a heavy, muffled, and often repeated sound

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guttural
[Adjective]

characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound

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jangling
[Adjective]

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

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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 susurrous scratching of pencils on paper .
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sibilant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: sibilant sound of the breeze through the leaves was calming .
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clangorous
[Adjective]

producing a loud, harsh, and metallic sound

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vociferous
[Adjective]

expressing feelings or opinions, loudly and forcefully

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mellisonant
[Adjective]

having a sweet or pleasing sound

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strident
[Adjective]

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

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mellifluous
[Adjective]

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

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euphonious
[Adjective]

pleasing to the ear

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clamorous
[Adjective]

characterized by a loud and continuous noise

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

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to chime
[Verb]

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

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to purl
[Verb]

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

Ex: By next week , the newly installed pond purl softly , attracting birds and wildlife to its tranquil waters .
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