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(as) clear as a bell
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(Definition of (as) clear as a bell from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Describing qualities of sound
Synonyms and related words:
- -pitched suffix
- bass adjective
- brassy adjective (SOUND)
- creaky adjective
- deep adjective (LOW)
- depth noun (LOW SOUND)
- discordant adjective
- grating adjective
- harmonious adjective (MUSIC)
- hollowly adverb (SOUND)
- inaudible adjective
- low-pitched adjective
- pure adjective (NOT MIXED)
- rhythmic adjective
- sonorous adjective
- timbre noun
- tone noun (MUSICAL QUALITY)
- tune noun (MUSICAL NOTES)
- tuneful adjective
- tuneless adjective
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