Synonyms for

Sounded

Verb / ˈsaʊndɪd / Another word for sounded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make or cause to make a particular sound

Synonyms & similar words

vocalise sound go vocalize devoice voice fathom echoed resounded reverberated blared hooted roared thundered whistled clattered clanged clashed dinged jangled rattled tinkled vibrated buzzed hummed droned

Synonyms by register

Formal

resonated audible perceived registered

Informal

seemed felt struck came across

Literary

reverberated echoed intoned

Antonyms

silent quiet mute noiseless unheard inaudible

Common collocations

  • sounded like
  • sounded good
  • sounded strange
  • sounded familiar
  • sounded like a good idea
  • sounded like a plan
  • sounded out of place

Word family

noun sound
verb sound
adjective sounding
adverb soundly

Usage note

As a verb, 'sounded' often implies an impression or perception rather than a literal noise. For example, 'The plan sounded good' means it seemed like a good plan.

Example sentences

  1. The bell sounded for the end of class.
  2. The trumpet sounded the start of the race.
  3. The thunder sounded like a giant drum.
  4. The door sounded like it needed oiling.
  5. The alarm clock sounded too early this morning.

Quotes

  • The bigger the sound the more there is to hear. - William H. Gass
  • “Sound is the vocabulary of nature.” - Pierre Schaeffer
  • “Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” - Ludwig van Beethoven

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