Sound & Quality Vocabulary

sweet or musical; pleasant to hear

“Her mellifluous voice captivated the audience.”

imposingly deep and full in sound

“The sonorous bells echoed through the valley.”

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

“The cacophony of car horns filled the busy street.”

sweet and soothing; melodious

“The dulcet tones of the harp relaxed everyone.”

loud and harsh; grating

“Her strident voice cut through the noise.”

deep, clear, and continuing to sound

“His resonant baritone filled the concert hall.”

disagreeing or incongruous; harsh in sound

“The discordant notes made listeners wince.”

making a harsh, loud noise

“The raucous laughter disturbed the neighbors.”

high-pitched and piercing

“The shrill whistle signaled the train's departure.”

harsh-sounding; produced in the throat

“He spoke in guttural tones that were hard to understand.”

making a hissing sound

“The sibilant whispers filled the darkened theater.”

sounding sad and mournful

“The plaintive cry of the owl echoed through the night.”

pleasing to the ear

“Italian is often described as a euphonious language.”

involving or producing harsh, discordant sounds

“The cacophonous construction noise never stopped.”

extremely loud and powerful

“His stentorian voice needed no microphone.”

quiet and soft; not loud

“The muted conversation barely reached their ears.”

very loud; resembling thunder

“The thunderous applause lasted several minutes.”

very quiet and still

“A hushed silence fell over the crowd.”

very loud, sharp, and unpleasant

“Her piercing scream alarmed everyone nearby.”

having a light, pleasant rhythm

“She spoke with a lilting Irish accent.”

relating to sound or the sense of hearing

“The room's acoustic properties were excellent for music.”

relating to the immediate surroundings of something

“The ambient noise of the city helped him sleep.”