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supersonic Synonyms
Another word for supersonic
Choosing another word for supersonic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 ultrafast passenger jet in a specialized wind tunnel."
Strong
ultrafast
superfast
Weak
high-speed
• 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 ultrasonic waves."
Strongest
ultrasonic
Opposites of supersonic
The opposite of supersonic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
subsonic
infrasonic
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Supersonic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/supersonic