Adjectives of Sound

having or making little or no sound

The silent forest was only disturbed by the occasional rustle of leaves.

a tool that is used to soften or silence the sound produced by a musical instrument

with little or no noise

The library was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning.

used to demand or request silence or quietness

Hush, there's nothing to bark at.

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

Her footsteps were barely audible on the soft carpet.

to speak in a low or unclear voice, often so that the words are difficult to understand

He tends to mumble when he's nervous, making it challenging to follow his speech.

gentle to the touch

He wore a soft woolen scarf around his neck to stay warm.

producing a sound or noise with high volume

He slammed the door with a loud bang.

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

The airport terminal was a noisy place with announcements blaring over the speakers and passengers rushing to catch their flights.

producing a high-pitched, sharp sound

The children's laughter filled the park, accompanied by the occasional squeaky swings.

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

The singer's resonant voice filled the concert hall with warmth and richness.

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

The shrill sound of the alarm clock jolted her awake.

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

The strident alarm jolted everyone awake in the middle of the night.

having a speed close to that of sound in air

The aircraft moved at sonic speed, nearing the sound barrier.

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

The ultrasonic cleaner uses high-frequency sound waves to clean delicate items.

related to the ability of hearing

The auditory system includes the ears and the brain's processing of sound signals.

a sound system that plays back a recorded sound, music, etc. through two or more channels, producing a three-dimensional effect

He bought a vintage stereo for his record collection.

(of something sharp) to make a hole or break in or through something

The needle pierced the fabric easily.

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

The tumultuous applause filled the auditorium after the performance.

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

The rhythmic tapping of the drum set the pace for the band.