supersonic
adjective
greater than the speed of sound waves through air.
supersonically
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a word derived from
supersonic.
Example Sentences
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The new engine, replacing the older WS-10C, is meant to give the J-20 more thrust, higher speed, the ability to fly supersonically without using fuel-guzzling afterburners, and a longer range.
From Reuters ● Sep. 21, 2023
In “Eternals,” from the Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao, she is the supersonically speedy scout on a team of 10 immortal guardians of humanity that also includes Kumail Nanjiani and Angelina Jolie.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2021
There are more guys getting near 30, which has kind of been the age unless you’re supersonically special and winning majors in your mid-20s.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2011
The British-French Concorde, which will carry up to 144 passengers at 1,400 m.p.h., is scheduled to fly supersonically for the first time this month and to go into regular service in 1973.
From Time Magazine Archive
But he thinks that a big airliner flying supersonically at 70,000 ft. will cause a bang no louder than very distant thunder.
From Time Magazine Archive
