braying

Speech parts

1. braying - Noun

2. braying - Adjective

3. braying - Verb

Meaning

of Bray

Making a harsh noise; blaring.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bray bellow roaring neigh bellowing hee-haw calling harsh loud trumpet crying grating grind roar mash
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Antonyms

slack week easy soft smooth mild
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Examples

In the land of bleating sheep and braying jackasses, one brave and honest man is bound to create a scandal. Edward Abbey

Those braying sheep on my TV screen - Make this boy shout! Make this boy scream! Paul Weller (singer)

In economics, we borrowed from the Bourbons in foreign policy, we drew on themes fashioned by the nomad warriors of the Eurasian steppes. In spiritual matters, we emulated the braying intolerance of our archenemies, the Shi'ite fundamentalists. Barbara Ehrenreich

A braying ass eats little hay. Italian Proverb

The braying of an ass does not reach heaven. Italian Proverb

The braying of donkeys doesn't reach heaven. Corsican Proverb

Close letter words and terms

brayer brayera brayette brayingly Braylee Braylen