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supersonic Antonyms
Opposite of supersonic
Because the opposite of supersonic shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Involving, designating, or capable of traveling at a speed greater than the speed of sound in a given medium, especially air.
Usage Example
"The aerospace engineers tested the new subsonic passenger jet in a specialized wind tunnel."
Strongest
subsonic
• adjective (Context 2)
(Dated) Of or relating to sound waves with a frequency above the upper limit of human hearing; ultrasonic.
Usage Example
"Early twentieth-century physics papers often referred to high-frequency acoustic vibrations as infrasonic waves."
Strongest
infrasonic
Similar words to supersonic
Words similar to supersonic shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
ultrasonic
ultrafast
superfast
high-speed
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Supersonic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/supersonic