sonorous
Say it: suh-NOR-uhs /ˈsɒnərəs/ · adjective
What “sonorous” means
Deep, rich and full in sound.
Example: “The cellist's sonorous low notes made the whole room still.”
When to use it
Use it to describe a rich voice, instrument or bell, usually in appreciative, fairly formal language.
Similar words
resonant, rich, booming
Where it comes from
Latin sonor, 'sound'.
Quick check
A storyteller's deep, rich voice fills the hall and seems to vibrate warmly around you. It sounds…
sonorous or shrill?
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