sibilant meaning and definition

SIBILANT noun

Definition of sibilant (noun)

1. a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
   • synonyms: sibilant consonant

SIBILANT adjective

Definition of sibilant (adjective)

1. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
   • synonyms: continuant, fricative, spirant, strident