Sonorous
Having a deep, full, and rich sound; capable of producing a resonant, impressive tone in voice or instrument.
adjectiveSonorous
Having a deep, full, and rich sound; capable of producing a resonant, impressive tone in voice or instrument.
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Imagine This
Imagine a grand cathedral organ vibrating a single note so deeply that your chest feels the sound as it travels through the air and walls.
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Sounds Like
SON-uh-ruhs
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Looks Like
Snore (loud sound made while sleeping)
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Remember This
The root sonor- comes from Latin sonor, meaning sound; related words include sonority, resonance, sonic, and sonorous.
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Other Forms
sonorousnessnoun
sonorouslyadverb
sonorantadjective
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Connect With
resonant, resonance, sonority, sonic
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Note
Sonorous describes the quality of sound, not just its volume. It can apply to voices, instruments, or environments. Do not equate 'sonorous' with merely loud or noisy.