sonic
adjective
son·ic
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Definition of sonic
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: utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
sonic altimeter
broadly
: of or involving sound
sonic pollution
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: having a frequency within the audibility range of the human ear
—used of waves and vibrations
3
: of, relating to, or being the speed of sound in air or about 761 miles per hour (1224 kilometers per hour) at sea level at 59°F (15°C)
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Other Words from sonic
sonically
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Examples of sonic in a Sentence
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But as with the visuals, there’s a method to Frank’s sonic madness. — Jason Heller, The Atlantic, "Robert Frank, the Iconoclastic Image-Maker," 11 Sep. 2019 Hours later, set against the choral arrangements and more than a few audience members singing along, that full-tilt beauty met its sonic match: in a red two-piece decorated with a mini keyboard, and a gold jumpsuit embroidered with mini guitars. — Vogue, "Pyer Moss Channels ’70s Rock Icons With Next-Level Glam Beauty," 10 Sep. 2019 Bobby Shea White Witch Drummer with Tampa combo whose proggy, psych-glam sound stretched sonic parameters at quintessential Southern-rock label Capricorn Records. — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, "The 25 ‘most Southern rock’ musician names in Southern rock," 4 Sep. 2019 Over 15 studio albums, the Australian outfit has fine-tuned its psychedelic rock offerings, often forging a new sonic path for itself completely. — Washington Post, "17 things to do in the D.C. area over Labor Day weekend," 29 Aug. 2019 Born RosalÃa Vila Tobella in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Barcelona, the musician's signature sound is a contemporary fusion of flamenco, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and a number of other sonic influences. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meet RosalÃa, the VMA Performer and Nominee with a Fresh Twist on Flamenco Music," 26 Aug. 2019 Watkins started her solo career in 2008, taking her music in a host of new sonic directions. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "9 things to do in San Diego this weekend: San Diego Spirits Festival, ‘Black Life’ exhibit, Symphony at Salk," 23 Aug. 2019 The choral music flips back and forth from the bamboo grove to the center of the atrium and to speakers installed on the baobab tree, creating sonic experiences of intimacy, grandeur and ravishing beauty. — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, "Emeka Ogboh installation fills CMA atrium with sound of Nigeria and timely message of diversity," 11 Aug. 2019 This leaves quite a bit of room for experimentation in a new music landscape that is celebrated for its richness, experimentation, creativity and sonic diversity. — Jessica Gelt, latimes.com, "L.A.'s Hear Now Music Festival founder: 'Everyone else is going global, we are going local'," 25 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sonic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sonic
sonic
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of sonic
: of or relating to sound, sound waves, or the speed of sound
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sonic
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Kids Definition of sonic
: using, produced by, or relating to sound waves
sonic
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son·ic
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Medical Definition of sonic
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: having a frequency within the audibility range of the human ear
—used of waves and vibrations
2
: utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
a sonic device used to rupture cell walls
Other Words from sonic
sonically
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