sibilance
Example Sentences
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One of the trombonists folded tin foil across the bell of his horn, creating a restless sibilance underneath the crystal tones and rough growls of his bandmates.
From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2020
They support Qualcomm’s AptX standard, their bass has a nice punch and heft to it, there’s no harshness or sibilance to the trebles, and all across the audio spectrum their sound is clear and balanced.
From The Verge • Sep. 5, 2019
Burmese Days by George Orwell The sweet sibilance of the title alone makes this a compulsory choice.
From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2019
Beyond his singular enunciation, complete with seductive sibilance and unbelievably extended "oooohs", his explanations were vibrant, rich in detail and meticulously researched.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2015
Orr snickered with a slight, mucid sibilance and turned back to his work, squatting.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
