adj
sonorous
Sonorous (adj) means Able to produce a deep, rich sound.
adj
1
Able to produce a deep, rich sound.
"The highlight of the hike was the sonorous cave, which produced a ringing echo from the hiker’s shouts."
2
Having a full, rich quality, especially in speech or poetry.
"He was selected to give the opening speech thanks to his imposing, sonorous voice."
3
Using more words than needed, in a grand or pompous way.
4
(phonetics) Made with the mouth fairly open and little blocking of the airflow.
"Vowels are more sonorous (acoustically powerful) than consonants, and so we perceive them as louder and lasting longer."
— Michael Dobrovolsky, Phonetics: The Sounds of Language (2001)
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Etymology
Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin sonōrus, from sonor (“sound”).
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What is the meaning of sonorous?
"sonorous" (adj) means able to produce a deep, rich sound.
What is another word for sonorous?
Other words for "sonorous" include heavy.
What is the opposite of sonorous?
Opposites of "sonorous" include reedy, tinny, whistling, piping.
What are the different meanings of sonorous?
"sonorous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Able to produce a deep, rich sound; 2. Having a full, rich quality, especially in speech or poetry; 3. Using more words than needed, in a grand or pompous way.
