Sonic (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Relating to audible sound; "a sonic wave".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning ²

(of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level; "a sonic boom".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The aircraft broke the sound barrier, producing a sonic boom that shook the ground.
• Sonic speeds are typically around 768 miles per hour at sea level.
• The jet fighter flew at sonic velocities, pushing the limits of its design.
• As the bullet traveled at sonic speeds, it created a shockwave that shattered the glass.
• The spacecraft entered the atmosphere at sonic speeds, generating intense heat and friction.

Synonyms

• Transonic

Antonyms

• Subsonic
• Supersonic