consonant

Definitions

A speech sound produced by a complete or partial closure of the vocal tract.

A letter of the alphabet representing such a sound.

Being in agreement or harmony with something.

Examples

The letter 'b' is a consonant in the English alphabet.

His actions were perfectly consonant with his stated beliefs.

The choir produced a beautiful, consonant harmony that filled the entire hall.

Synonyms

harmonious congruent consistent compatible accordant agreeable concordant

Antonyms

dissonant inconsistent conflicting incompatible discordant jarring clashing