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sonorous

UK
/ˈsɒn.ər.əs/
US
/ˈsɑː.nɚ.əs/

Translations

sonorousadjective
more sonorous
Comp.
most sonorous
Super.
UK
/ˈsɒn.ər.əs/
US
/ˈsɑː.nɚ.əs/
sonoreEn phonétique, se dit d’un son voisé et résonant.
In the sonority hierarchy, vowels are the most sonorous sounds.
Dans la hiérarchie de sonorité, les voyelles sont les sons les plus sonores.
sonoreSe dit d’un son ou d’une voix ample, riche et résonante.
The sonorous voice of the opera singer filled the concert hall.
La voix sonore de la chanteuse d’opéra remplissait la salle de concert.
Additional translations
grandiloquentSe dit d’un style ou d’un discours solennel, pompeux ou très expressif.
Synonyms
booming
vibrant
ringing
loud
deep
full
rich
resonant
Antonyms
muffled
soft
quiet

Definitions

sonorousadjective
Having a full, deep, or rich sound.
The sonorous voice of the opera singer filled the concert hall.
Imposing or impressive in effect or style.
The sonorous speech captivated the audience with its eloquence.
Phonetics: voiced and resonant; characterized by a relatively free flow of air, as speech sounds like vowels, nasals, and liquids.
In the sonority hierarchy, vowels are the most sonorous sounds.
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