Definitions

bated

[bey-tid] / ˈbeɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

faint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delicate dim distant dull far-off gentle hazy inaudible mild muffled muted remote slight soft soothing stifled vague weak

STRONG

aside bleached blurred deadened deep faded faltering hushed light low moderate murmuring muttering obscure padded pale piano quiet smooth softened subdued thin wan whispered

WEAK

bland breathless dusty epicene feeble hoarse ill-defined imperceptible indistinct lenient low-pitched out of earshot shadowy tenuous unclear

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright certain clear close definite distinct firm friendly harsh healthy intelligent loud near nearby rough sharp smart strong sure thick violent warm

STRONG

boisterous colorful heavy uncontrolled

WEAK

bold brave courageous resolute

ADJECTIVE

weak

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull feeble low poor quiet small thin

WEAK

dim distant gentle imperceptible inaudible indistinct muffled pale reedy slight stifled unaccented unstressed whispered

Antonyms

WEAK

loud noisy

Example Sentences

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Until then, I’ll just have to wait with bated breath.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

He snatched provisional top spot in beautiful, sunny conditions, but could only watch with bated breath as his understudy took to the start hut.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Liverpool fans - and the world of football in general - will be waiting to find out the next installment with bated breath.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

Outside the Dream Stage tryout room, Jaelyn Jones waits with bated breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Dabbing at his streaming nose, Filch squinted unpleasantly at Harry, who waited with bated breath for his sentence to fall.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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