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sibilate

[ˈsɪbɪleɪt]

sibilate Definition

to produce a hissing sound like 's' or 'sh'.

Using sibilate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sibilate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The snake sibilated as it slithered away.

  • Example

    She sibilated her disapproval through clenched teeth.

  • Example

    The audience sibilated in disapproval during the performance.

sibilate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sibilate

Phrases with sibilate

  • sibilant consonants

    a consonant that is pronounced with a hissing sound, such as 's', 'sh', 'z', and 'zh'

    Example

    The English language has many sibilant consonants.

  • speech that is characterized by a hissing sound, often due to a speech impediment or accent

    Example

    Her sibilant speech made it difficult for others to understand her.

  • a whisper that is pronounced with a hissing sound, often used to convey secrecy or urgency

    Example

    She leaned in close and sibilantly whispered the secret to me.

Origins of sibilate

from Latin 'sibilare', meaning 'to hiss'

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Summary: sibilate in Brief

'Sibilate' [ˈsɪbɪleɪt] means to produce a hissing sound like 's' or 'sh'. It is often used to describe the sound of snakes or people expressing disapproval. The term extends into phrases like 'sibilant consonants,' referring to sounds like 's' and 'sh', and 'sibilant speech,' describing speech that is characterized by a hissing sound.