decibel

The word “decibel” has 3 syllables: dec-i-bel

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛsɪbəl/


What is synonym and antonym for decibel?

In the thesaurus, “decibel” has 35 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for decibel along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for decibel

Antonyms for decibel

  • calm
  • hush
  • lull
  • quiet
  • quietude
  • serenity
  • silence
  • silentness
  • still
  • stillness
  • tranquility
  • tranquillity

Meanings of decibel

  • noun
    1. A common measure of sound intensity ratio that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 log10(P1 / P2), where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound.

Example Sentences

  • The noise level in the factory reached over 90 decibel, which required workers to wear ear protection.
  • The music's volume was so loud that it exceeded the safe decibel range.
  • Scientists use the decibel scale to measure the intensity of sound.
  • The library maintained a low decibel level to ensure a quiet environment.
  • Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 decibel can cause permanent hearing damage.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decibel, such as: babel, bang, blare, blast, bluster, boom, bowwow.

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