What does tympany mean?
Tympany means The sound made by beating a drum..
Tympany
/ˈtɪmpəni/ · noun
Meaning
The sound made by beating a drum..
Definitions by Sense
- The sound made by beating a drum.
- (medicine) Tympanites (distention of the abdomen).
- Inflation; conceit; bombast; turgidness.
Example Sentences
Thine's a tympany of sense.
Dr. Johnson, for his triads and his antithetic balances, he taxes more than once with a plethoric and tautologic tympany of sentence
Synonyms for tympany
Antonyms for tympany
Related Words
Word Forms
- tympanies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tympany?
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What is the opposite of tympany?
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How do you use tympany in a sentence?
Thine's a tympany of sense.
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