Creakier: meaning, definitions and examples
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creakier
[ ˈkrikier ]
sound quality
Creakier is the comparative form of creaky, which describes something that makes a prolonged, high-pitched sound when moved or subjected to pressure. This term is often used to describe doors, floors, or objects that have aged or become worn.
Synonyms
noisier, squeakier, stridulous.
Examples of usage
- The floorboards became creakier as the house aged.
- Her voice sounded creakier after the long night.
- The old chair was even creakier than before.
Translations
Translations of the word "creakier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rangente
🇮🇳 ज्यादा चरचराना
🇩🇪 knarriger
🇮🇩 lebih berderak
🇺🇦 більш скрипучий
🇵🇱 bardziej skrzypiący
🇯🇵 よりきしむ
🇫🇷 plus grinçant
🇪🇸 más chirriante
🇹🇷 daha gıcırtılı
🇰🇷 더 삐걱거리는
🇸🇦 أكثر صريرًا
🇨🇿 více skřípavý
🇸🇰 viac skrípavý
🇨🇳 更吱吱作响的
🇸🇮 bolj škripajoč
🇮🇸 meira squeaky
🇰🇿 күшейтілген
🇬🇪 მეტი ჭრიალი
🇦🇿 daha qırtma
🇲🇽 más chirriante
Etymology
The word 'creak' is derived from the Middle English word 'creken' which meant to make a sharp, high-pitched sound. This term has roots in Old English 'c𐌹acan' and may be related to similar sounds in various Germanic languages. The transition from 'creak' to 'creakier' follows the typical morphological rules of English, where adjectives can form comparative and superlative forms to describe an increased degree of a certain quality. In particular, 'creakier' conveys a comparative state, suggesting the sound quality is enhanced in terms of frequency and loudness compared to a base quality.