Supersonic

Pronunciation: /ˌsuːpərˈsɑːnɪk/

Supersonic (adjective)

  1. Moving faster than the speed of sound.
  2. Relating to travel or movement at speeds greater than sound.

Examples

  • The jet reached supersonic speeds quickly.
  • Supersonic flight breaks the sound barrier.

Common collocations: supersonic speed, reach supersonic, supersonic jet, supersonic travel, supersonic passenger

Synonyms of Supersonic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Supersonic

  • describing speeds below the speed of sound