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Antonyms
Etymology
1. sibilant
adjective. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as f',
s', z', or
th' in both thin' and
then').
Synonyms
- soft
- fricative
- spirant
- continuant
Antonyms
- quiet
- euphonious
- beseeching
- softness
Etymology
- sibilans (Latin)
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2. sibilant
noun. a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh).
Synonyms
- fricative
- sibilant consonant
- spirant
Antonyms
- noisy
- tough
- coldhearted
- inclement
Etymology
- sibilans (Latin)
Sentences with sibilant
1. Adjective
Exhale, just as slowly through your open mouth, with a sibilant ha sound.