decibels

The word “decibels” has 3 syllables: dec-i-bels

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛsɪbəlz/


What is synonym and antonym for decibels?

In the thesaurus, “decibels” has 2 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for decibels

  • noise
  • roar

Antonyms for decibels

  • quiet
  • silence
  • still
  • stillness

Meanings of decibels

  • 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 sound of the jet engine measured over 120 decibels, which is extremely loud.
  • A whisper typically registers at about 30 decibels on the sound scale.
  • Prolonged exposure to noise above 85 decibels can harm your hearing.
  • The concert reached dangerous decibels, prompting the audience to wear earplugs.
  • Scientists recorded the noise level at 50 decibels in the quiet neighborhood.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decibels, such as: noise, quiet, roar, silence, still, stillness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • blares
  • blasts
  • bluster
  • booms
  • bowwows
  • brawls
  • bruits
  • cacophonies
  • chatters
  • clamors
  • clangors
  • claps
  • clatters
  • commotions
  • cracks
  • crashes
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  • dins
  • discordances
  • discords
  • dissonances
  • furors
  • hubbubs
  • hullabaloos
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  • rackets
  • rattles
  • roars
  • rumpuses
  • tumults
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