What is another word for sounded?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ʊndɪd] (IPA)

There are plenty of words that can be used as synonyms for "sounded". A few examples include "echoed", "resounded", "rang out", "vibrated", "thundered", "reverberated", "boomed", "clanged", "clattered", "distorted", "thumped", "roared", "blared", "buzzed", "hummed" and "shrieked". Using synonyms can help to avoid repetition and bring variety to writing. Choosing the right word for the right context can also help to convey a particular mood or atmosphere. So whether a sound is being described as gentle and soothing or loud and explosive, there are plenty of synonyms to choose from to bring it to life on the page.

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What are the hypernyms for Sounded?

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Usage examples for Sounded

Athena's voice sounded oddly loud in her own ears.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
The referee's whistle sounded again.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
Have you sounded M'Casky as to the appointment?
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Sounded

  • Obama sounded like Al Gore on global warming. The more the case for man-made warming falls apart, the more hysterical Gore gets about an imminent catastrophe. The more public support his stimulus bill loses, the more Obama embraces fear-mongering.
    Fred Barnes
  • What's the point of re-releasing an album? The original sounded good, why change something about it?
    Ritchie Blackmore
  • I would listen to how they told the story, to what elements they used, to how it sounded, and that's who I patterned myself after, the people who were on CBS News.
    Ed Bradley
  • In the morning on Sunday, a drum is sounded at about 8 o'clock.
    William Brewster
  • I've been to two stadium gigs in my life. One was James Brown and the other was Pink Floyd. They both sounded the same. I couldn't tell the difference between James Brown and Pink Floyd. I've never liked stadiums.
    Boz Burrell

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