sibilating
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɪbɪleɪtɪŋ/
KK: /ˈsɪbɪleɪtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A hissing sound made by air or a similar noise.
Example
The sibilating of the snake warned us to stay away.
Conversation
Did you hear that strange sibilating noise last night?
Yeah, it sounded almost like a snake or something!
Exactly! I was wondering if it was just my imagination.
Nope, it was definitely real; I heard it too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hiss
whisper
sigh
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
verb
Definition
Making a hissing or whistling sound, often like the sound of a snake.
Example
The wind was sibilating through the trees, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Tense Forms
Past: sibilated
Past Participle: sibilated
Conversation
Did you hear that bird sibilating outside this morning?
Yeah, it was such a beautiful sound!
I love how it feels like nature is singing.
Root Explanation
Sibilating → It is formed from "sibilare" (meaning to hiss) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "sibilating" refers to the action of making a hissing sound.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'sibilare' which means to hiss, and remember that 'sibilating' describes the action of making a hissing sound.
Visually Confused Words
slating
silting
sibling
exsibilation
assibilation