articulate
verbTo express an idea clearly and effectively in words.
One word family: also includes articulateness, articulation.
Express clearly in words
Closest synonyms
More alternatives and senses in the full reference.
THE WORDCRAFT REFERENCE SHELF
Find the right alternative. Search original words, aliases, meanings, synonyms, and related expressions. Compare each choice in its intended sense. Related forms are grouped under a stronger headword.
STRONGER HEADWORDS. LESS REPETITION.
Closely related forms share one browse entry. Their individual meanings, examples and existing study links are still available. Search a related form to find its family.
25 entries matching "sound" / Showing 1-24
Clear all filtersTo express an idea clearly and effectively in words.
One word family: also includes articulateness, articulation.
Express clearly in words
Closest synonyms
More alternatives and senses in the full reference.
Quick to notice and understand important details.
One word family: also includes astuteness.
Perceptive and practically wise
Closest synonyms
More alternatives in the full reference.
Able to notice and judge important differences or qualities.
One word family: also includes discernment.
Showing keen judgment
Closest synonyms
More alternatives in the full reference.
A lack of harmony or agreement; also a clashing combination of sounds.
One word family: also includes dissonant.
Lack of agreement
Closest synonyms
More alternatives and senses in the full reference.
Sweet or pleasing to hear.
Incorrect or based on error.
Relating to principles of right conduct or consistent with accepted moral standards.
Morally sound
Closest synonyms
More alternatives and senses in the full reference.
Pleasant and harmonious in sound.
Based on faulty reasoning or a mistaken assumption.
A speech sound made by forcing air through a narrow passage.
A speech sound made by forcing air through a narrow passage
Related expressions
Not following a reasonable or consistent line of reasoning.
Not logically consistent
Closest synonyms
Honesty and adherence to principles, or the soundness of a whole.
Honesty and principle
Closest synonyms
More alternatives and senses in the full reference.
Showing careful thought and sound judgment.
Worth, quality, or a sound reason that deserves recognition or consideration.
Speech or sound that remains at one pitch with little variation.
Keen insight and an ability to perceive what others may miss.
Seeming reasonable or believable, though not established as true.
Strong, vigorous, or able to withstand difficulty.
Sound judgment and keen understanding.
A person respected for wisdom and sound judgment.
Showing deep wisdom or sound judgment.
Deep, full, and resonant in sound.
Appearing convincing or correct while actually being misleading or unsound.
An accidental exchange of initial sounds between words.
The headwords include the original WordCraft collection and the requested October additions. Related alternatives can include words outside that collection. Open a full reference to compare the sense and usage note.