sonorous

adjective

so·​no·​rous ˈsä-nə-rəs  sə-ˈnȯr-əs 

1

: producing sound (as when struck)

2

: full or loud in sound

a sonorous voice

3

: imposing or impressive in effect or style

4

phonetics : having a high or an indicated degree of sonority

sonorous sounds such as \ä\ and \ȯ\

sonorously adverb

sonorousness noun

Synonyms

• blaring
• blasting
• booming
• clamorous
• clangorous
• deafening
• earsplitting
• loud
• piercing
• plangent
• resounding
• ringing
• roaring
• slam-bang
• stentorian
• thundering
• thunderous

Examples of sonorous in a Sentence

He has a deep, sonorous voice.

a sonorous waterfall that can be heard from a considerable distance

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Every day after school, roughly 50 Bryant Webster students gather to rehearse sonorous tunes first written decades ago. —Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024

The sonorous notes of a modern pipe organ were the soundtrack to my tour, enhancing the sense of reverence the cathedral inspires. —Tracey Teo, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin sonorus; akin to Latin sonus sound

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sonorous

adjective

so·​no·​rous sə-ˈnōr-əs  -ˈnȯr- 

ˈsän-ə-rəs

1

: producing sound (as when struck)

2

: full or loud in sound : resonant

sonorously adverb