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sonorous
adjective so·no·rous \sə-ˈnȯr-əs, ˈsä-nə-rəs\
: having a sound that is deep, loud, and pleasant
Full Definition of SONOROUS
1
: producing sound (as when struck)
2
: full or loud in sound <a sonorous voice>
3
: imposing or impressive in effect or style
4
: having a high or an indicated degree of sonority <sonorous sounds such as \ä\ and \ȯ\>
— so·no·rous·ly adverb
— so·no·rous·ness noun
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Origin of SONOROUS
Latin sonorus; akin to Latin sonus sound
Related to SONOROUS
- Synonyms
- blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, loud, stentorian, thundering, thunderous
SONOROUS Defined for Kids
sonorous
adjective so·no·rous \sə-ˈnȯr-əs, ˈsä-nə-rəs\
Definition of SONOROUS for Kids
: loud, deep, or rich in sound : resonant <a sonorous voice>
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