sonorous

adjective

ˈsä-nə-rəs How to pronounce sonorous (audio)
Definition of sonorousnext
1
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound a sonorous waterfall that can be heard from a considerable distance

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2
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones a baritone with a particularly sonorous voice

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Recent Examples of sonorous Cloudy, reverberating bass mingles with sonorous, textural guitar loops courtesy of Mark Clifford, while Sarah Peacock’s spellbinding vocals ooze over the mix. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026 The Ballet Orchestra, close to wrapping its 50th anniversary season, sounded especially sonorous in the score’s horn passages. — Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026 The sonorous presence of actor Morgan Freeman will be one of the highlights of the Beatles on the Beach festival in Boca Raton on March 12-15, which will include a March 14 performance by Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026 Authoritative, sonorous and compelling, his is the voice that persuaded millions that the Martians had landed in Grover’s Mills, New Jersey in The War of the Worlds. — Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sonorous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sonorous
  1. loud
  2. ringing
  3. deafening
  4. round
  5. vibrant
  6. resonant
  7. reverberant
  8. powerful
Adjective
  • They are literally made loud enough to rally troops from a long distance.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The actual blast of the ram’s horn is loud, but not loud enough to rouse me from my stress blackout.
    — Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • The ringing endorsement reinforces Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure even as some big tech companies roll out their own custom chips.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • Before the researchers could start sampling it, though, a deafening roar suddenly filled the tunnel.
    — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Dixon said other issues to be considered are the deafening roar of traffic passing under the footbridge on I-91 and how to soften it.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • This gorgeous night dress will keep you cool in the summer, and features a romantic lace trim, round neckline, and luminous shell buttons.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Could 2025 seventh-round Zeek Biggers and fifth-rounder Phillips end up helping the Dolphins more than Grant, Miami’s first-round pick in the last draft run by Chris Grier?
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Today, Houston is at the center of a vibrant barbecue scene that offers those traditional styles alongside new ones influenced by Asian and Tex-Mex flavors.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a production that can make an audience dance one moment and sit with something deeper the next, creating a vibrant celebration of music and community.
    — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • But over the course of numerous sequels and reboots, the franchise largely shifted away from resonant character drama in favor of high-octane action sequences and increasingly monstrous beasts.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Prior to Tangles, Nelson built a successful career as a commercial director and animation filmmaker, known for her emotionally resonant storytelling and distinctive visual style.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of resonant
Adjective
  • Other halls may have a richer, more reverberant acoustic, although Disney’s is still uncommonly fine.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • But let your mind wander, and Carlile and Doran’s digital wrangling blurs into a colorful, reverberant hum.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Definition of reverberant
Adjective
  • Immediately after that, a powerful blast rips through the street.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • McLaurin, the nominee for lieutenant governor, is trying to become the first Democrat to win the powerful seat since Mark Taylor left office in 2007.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
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