supersonic
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for supersonic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Faster than the speed of sound.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
subsonic
sonic
How to use supersonic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
supersonic speed
supersonic jet
break the supersonic barrier
Etymology
From super- + sonic; a doublet of hypersonic.
Full origin of supersonic →Frequently asked questions
What does “supersonic” mean?
The word “supersonic” means faster than the speed of sound. In plain terms, traveling faster than sound travels.
How do you use “supersonic” in a sentence?
Here is “supersonic” used in a sentence: “The jet reached supersonic speed as it climbed.”
What part of speech is “supersonic”?
“Supersonic” is an adjective.
