sonorous

so·no·rous

adjective \sə-ˈnȯr-əs, ˈsä-nə-rəs\

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

Examples of SONOROUS

1. He has a deep, sonorous voice.
2. <a sonorous waterfall that can be heard from a considerable distance>

Origin of SONOROUS

Latin sonorus; akin to Latin sonus sound

First Known Use: 1611

Related to SONOROUS

Synonyms

blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, loud, stentorian, thundering, thunderous

Antonyms

gentle, low, soft

Related Words

brazen, dinning, discordant, noisy, obstreperous, raucous, rip-roaring, vociferous; grating, harsh, overloud, sharp, shrill, squealing, strident

Near Antonyms

dead, quiet, silent, still, stilly, ultraquiet; calm, dreamy, peaceful, restful, serene, soothing, tranquil; hushed, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down)

Rhymes with SONOROUS

canorous, Centaurus, clitoris, decorous, pelorus, phosphorous, thesaurus