Sounds

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

The shrill sound of the alarm clock jolted her awake.

to make a sound quieter or less distinct

The new insulation has effectively muffled the external traffic sounds.

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

Their opinions on the matter were dissonant, leading to heated debates and disagreements.

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.

to produce a loud sound

The old bell clangs loudly every hour, echoing through the village.

a container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.

She carefully filled the jar with homemade strawberry jam, sealing it tightly with a lid.

producing a high-pitched, sharp sound

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

producing a continuous, buzzing, or humming sound

The helicopter's blades produced a distinctive and continuous whirring noise during its descent.

having a rough sound, often unpleasant to listen to

The singer's raspy voice added a unique and gritty texture to the blues song.

a sharp and piercing sound, typically from music, a horn, or other sources, often characterized by its intensity and lack of subtlety

The blare of the emergency siren echoed through the city streets.

producing a heavy, muffled, and often repeated sound

The thudding heartbeat in the suspenseful scene of the movie heightened the tension.

characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound

The guttural growl of the wild animal echoed through the dense forest.

to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion

The bubble wrap popped loudly as it was squeezed.

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

The clock on the wall chimes every hour.

to produce a discordant, harsh, and ringing sound, typically caused by the clashing or rattling of metallic objects

The keys jangled loudly as he hurried down the hallway.

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

The car tires screeched as the driver slammed on the brakes.

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

The raucous laughter from the party next door kept her awake all night.