adjective
inaudible
Inaudible (adjective) means Too quiet to be heard. Example: “His mumbled reply was almost inaudible over the noise of the crowd.”
adjective
1
Too quiet to be heard.
"His mumbled reply was almost inaudible over the noise of the crowd."
How to use inaudible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCan't be heard — either impossible or just too faint.
Common pairings
barely inaudible
inaudible whisper
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inaudible
- Superlative
- most inaudible
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His mumbled reply was almost _____ over the noise of the crowd.
Etymology
From in- plus audible.
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Rhymes for inaudible
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What does “inaudible” mean?
The word “inaudible” means too quiet to be heard. In plain terms, can't be heard — either impossible or just too faint.
How do you use “inaudible” in a sentence?
Here is “inaudible” used in a sentence: “His mumbled reply was almost inaudible over the noise of the crowd.”
What part of speech is “inaudible”?
“Inaudible” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of inaudible?
"inaudible" (adjective) means too quiet to be heard.
