OpenSynonym

whirred

The word “whirred” has 1 syllable: whirred

It's pronounced as /wɝːd/

What is synonym and antonym for whirred?

In the thesaurus, “whirred” has 26 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whirred along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whirred

  • bumbled
  • burred
  • buzzed
  • chirred
  • churred
  • cooed
  • curred
  • droned
  • fizzed
  • hissed
  • hummed
  • murmured
  • purred
  • rustled
  • sighed
  • sizzled
  • swished
  • thrummed
  • wheezed
  • whished
  • whispered
  • whistled
  • whizzed
  • whooshed
  • zipped
  • zoomed

Antonyms for whirred

Meanings of whirred

  • verb
    1. To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
    2. To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
    3. To cause (something) to make such a sound.

Example Sentences

  • The blender whirred loudly as it mixed the ingredients.
  • The drone whirred above the trees before landing safely.
  • His computer fan whirred nonstop throughout the night.
  • The old projector whirred to life after years in storage.
  • The helicopter blades whirred rapidly in the distance.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whirred, such as: bumbled, burred, buzzed, ceased, chirred, churred, cooed.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

zipped

zoomed

Browse the Thesaurus