audible

[aw-duh-buhl] / ˈɔ də bəl /

ADJECTIVE

able to be heard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deafening detectable discernible distinct loud perceptible resounding sounding

STRONG

clear hearable plain roaring

WEAK

aural auricular loud enough within earshot

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous indistinct invisible obscure unnoticeable vague

STRONG

obscured unclear

WEAK

inaudible

Example Sentences

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Their task was to adjust the volume until each sound was just barely audible over the noise.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

There were audible gasps as the footage was played in court on Friday.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

His hybrid mixes also include elements of sonideros, most audible in tracks like “Lo Que Esconde.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

An audible snap can be heard in the video after Sheehy joined the effort to remove McGinnis.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

The stone hit the mamba with an audible tap.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo