sonorous
adjective
Producing a full, deep, and rich sound; capable of producing a deep or ringing sound; imposingly grand in speech.
Etymology
From Latin sonorus meaning "sounding, noisy," from sonor (sound), from sonare (to sound, make a noise).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The sonorous bells of the cathedral echoed across the valley."
- 2.
"His sonorous baritone voice filled the concert hall effortlessly."
- 3.
"The poet read his work in sonorous, measured tones."
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Fun Fact
Church bells are designed for maximum sonorous quality. The largest bell in the world, Russia's Tsar Bell, weighs 216 tons but has never been rung because it cracked during casting.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (S, O, N, O, R, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 8 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "SO" at the start of words.
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