Synonyms for

Sounds

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

Definition

Sounds are vibrations that travel through the air and can be heard when they reach a person's ear.

Synonyms & similar words

vocalise sound go strait phone auditorysensation vocalize audio devoice silence voice speechsound fathom noises tones vibrations echoes clatters rumbles resonances buzzes humming whirring beeps chimes clicks hums ringing whistles squeaks rattling thuds pops

Synonyms by register

Formal

auditory phenomena acoustic signals sonic emissions

Informal

noise racket din beats

Literary

melodies harmonies cadences

Antonyms

silence quiet stillness mute inaudible

Common collocations

  • loud sounds
  • soft sounds
  • strange sounds
  • sounds like
  • sounds of nature
  • sound waves
  • sound barrier

Word family

noun sound
verb sound
adjective sounding
adverb soundly

Usage note

The word 'sounds' can refer to auditory perceptions or to the physical vibrations that cause them. Be mindful of context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. The sounds of birds chirping in the morning make me happy.
  2. I love the sounds of the ocean waves crashing against the shore.
  3. The sounds of fireworks scared my dog.
  4. The sounds of the concert were too loud for my ears.
  5. The sounds of the city can be overwhelming sometimes.

Quotes

  • "Music is the strongest form of magic." - Marilyn Manson
  • "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • "The beauty of the world, which is so soon to perish, has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder." - Virginia Woolf

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