Main Entry: so·no·rous

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈnȯr-əs, ˈsä-nə-rəs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin sonorus; akin to Latin sonus sound

Date: 1611

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