stentorian

sten·to·ri·an

adj \sten-ˈtȯr-ē-ən\

Definition of STENTORIAN

: extremely loud <stentorian tones>

Examples of STENTORIAN

1. <the professor's stentorian voice was enough to keep even the drowsiest student awake>

First Known Use of STENTORIAN

1605

Related to STENTORIAN

Synonyms: blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, loud, 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)

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Rhymes with STENTORIAN

aurorean, Azorean, Gregorian, historian, Ivorian, Nestorian, praetorian, Victorian