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sibilant

/sɪˈbɪlənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does sibilant mean?

adjective

Having a soft hissing or sibilant sound, or making such a sound. Characterized by or producing a soft hissing or sibilant sound.

Example

"The sibilant whisper of the wind through the reeds was soothing."

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