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 An early title card commemorating James Earl Jones, who died in September at age 93 and whose sonorous voice dignified and shaped the character of Mufasa for generations of Lion King fans, strikes a tender chord. — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024 For plumbing more sonorous depths, there is the optional Roku Wireless Subwoofer (another $180). — Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 3 May 2020 His warm smile and generous spirit transformed each chord into a sonorous embrace, and his words, always full of affection, made everyone feel like part of his family. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024 Readers also point to his beautiful, sonorous sentences. — Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024 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
  • In a nutshell, this Mango crossbody is trendy without being loud: a balance that will serve you well, especially when paired with a maxi skirt, white sneakers, and a transitional-weather cashmere sweater almost as soft as the item itself.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The sigh of relief heard on Wall Street was almost as loud on Capitol Hill, where GOP lawmakers let out a collective exhale.
    — Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!
    — Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
  • His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • But there’s no deafening scream of a Formula 1 race.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The genteel tranquility of his $10 million estate is shattered by the deafening scream of jet traffic with the regularity of commercial airline schedules.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • His signature black-rimmed eyeglasses, huge and round, are bright yellow now.
    — Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • We are led to the living room – also the television room – where Sayed and his wife, Zainab, demonstrate how to bake round sun bread, which rises in the sun.
    — Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of New York City, Nigo’s streetwear roots, and the storied histories of Mercedes-Benz and Moncler, the collection blends past design trends with a contemporary twist.
    — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Cultural enthusiasts can journey just ten minutes away to San Nicolas, Aruba’s vibrant art capital, bursting with street murals and creative works.
    — Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • Its enduring relevance, uncanny foresight into technology and humanity, and now a season filled with resonant, top-tier performances make Season 7 its best Emmy contender in years.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Flexibility paired with purpose is what keeps a leadership narrative relevant and resonant.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of resonant
Adjective
  • Written soon after the death of Mahler’s daughter and soon before his own, the symphony is a sombre, reflective, and reverberant adieu, brewing such melancholy that Leonard Bernstein theorized that Mahler was foretelling his own end.
    — The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Interim head coach Antonio Pierce benches Garoppolo in favor of rookie Aidan O’Connell, setting up another reverberant comment from Adams.
    — David Lombardi, The Athletic, 16 July 2024
Definition of reverberant
Adjective
  • Winds can be powerful enough to jostle cars, topple power lines and litter debris on the ground.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The Tar Heels product is the type of runner Jim Harbaugh loves for his offense: north-to-south, powerful, ability to fight through tackles and pick up positive yardage.
    — Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of powerful

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