Piercing and Toned

Piercing

Piercing adjective - Marked by a high volume of sound.
Usage example: the frightened child emitted a piercing shriek that could be heard all over the house

Toned is an antonym for piercing.

Nearby Words: pierced, piercingly, piercer

Toned

Toned adjective - Having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination.

Piercing is an antonym for toned.

Nearby Words: tone, toning, tonal
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