Synonyms of decibels

decibels

noun

plural of decibel

as in noise

loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound

the crowd decibels increased dramatically as the horses neared the finish line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noise
• roar
• chatter
• cacophony
• din
• blare
• clamor
• rattle
• racket
• boom
• bruit
• clangor
• discordance
• brawl
• bluster
• babel
• commotion
• dissonance
• katzenjammer
• discord
• bowwow
• clatter
• hubbub
• tumult
• rumpus
• hullabaloo
• jangle
• uproar
• clap
• furor
• bang
• hurly-burly
• blast
• crash
• crack

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• silence
• still
• quiet
• stillness
• calm
• hush
• lull
• silentness
• quietude
• serenity
• tranquility

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decibels

Cows exposed to continuous noise above 85 decibels eat less and produce less milk, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. — Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

An inherent advantage of electric propulsion is the better noise, vibration, and harshness; the motors are smooth and quiet, and as a result, the Range Rover Electric is 7 decibels quieter than the V8. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

All this is to say that the baseline decibels of conversations in Paris are lower than in the United States. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

Deep sleepers will appreciate the gradual wake-up call from a large catalog of alarm sounds, and an alarm volume that reaches decibels capable of reviving a bear from its hibernation. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026

Most people go to campgrounds to escape the plagues of modern technology, so try to keep the decibels to a minimum. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

The liquid cooling also keeps operational noise levels below 55 decibels. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

The 1970s Chevrolet Light Utility Vehicle itself could register a noise level of 86 decibels, above OSHA’s 85 dBA safety level, with extended exposure potentially leading to high blood pressure, tinnitus, cardiovascular disease and hearing loss. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

According to the project’s noise study, the loudest construction work could reach about 75 decibels at the school. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026