Clattering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈkla-tər/ clat·ter

Meaning & Definition of Clattering

Clattering (verb)

  1. to make a rattling sound
  2. to talk noisily or rapidly
  3. to move or go with a clatter

Clattering (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. full of or characterized by the presence of noise

    "a huge, clattering warehouse"

    similar: clamorous, clangorous, clattery, noisy, rackety, resounding, uproarious
    related: resonant, sonorous, buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, woolly, obstreperous, vociferous
    opposite: hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly
    near: calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Clattering (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a series of short sharp noises

    "horses' hooves clattering on the pavement"

    similar: clacking, rattling
    related: chinking, chirping, clanking, clicking, clinking, clanging, clashing, crashing, spattering, sputtering, racketing, clip-cloping, clop-clopping, clopping

Related Entry: Clatter (verb)

Clatter is a different word from Clattering. The synonyms below are for clatter, not for clattering.

  1. to make a series of short sharp noises

    "horses' hooves clattering on the pavement"

    similar: clack, rattle
    related: chink, chirp, clank, click, clink, clang, clash, crash, spatter, sputter, racket, clip-clop, clop, clop-clop

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Clattering

The most common words with a similar meaning to Clattering:

clamorous, clangorous, clattery, noisy, rackety, resounding, uproarious, clacking, rattling

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Clattering

Words with the opposite meaning of Clattering:

hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly

Related Words for Clattering

resonant, sonorous, buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, woolly, obstreperous, vociferous, chinking, chirping, clanking, clicking, clinking, clanging, clashing, crashing, spattering, sputtering, racketing, clip-cloping, clop-clopping

Near Antonyms of Clattering

calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Word Forms of Clattering

Inflections: clattered, clatters

Derived words: clatterer (noun), clatteringly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Clattering

Middle English clatren, from Old English *clatrian; of imitative origin

First known use: 13th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Clattering

What does "Clattering" mean?

"Clattering" means to make a rattling sound. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to make a rattling sound. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Clattering"?

Other words for "Clattering" include clamorous, clangorous, clattery, noisy, rackety, resounding, uproarious and clacking. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Clattering" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Clattering"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Clattering". Common alternatives include clamorous, clangorous, clattery, noisy, rackety, resounding, uproarious, clacking and rattling.

What is the opposite of "Clattering"?

Antonyms of "Clattering" include hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled and stilly. Near antonyms include calm, peaceful, serene and tranquil.

How do you use "Clattering" in a sentence?

Examples of "Clattering" in a sentence: "a huge, clattering warehouse"; "horses' hooves clattering on the pavement".

Is "Clattering" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Clattering" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Clattering"?

"Clattering" is pronounced /ˈkla-tər/ and divided into syllables as clat·ter.

What is the origin of the word "Clattering"?

"Clattering" comes from Middle English clatren, from Old English *clatrian; of imitative origin. First known use: 13th centuryi.