sonorous

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a deep, resonant, or pleasing sound.

  - "The church bells produced a sonorous peal."
  - "The sonorous voice of the orator filled the auditorium."

• noun

  Relating to or producing sound.

  - "The sonorous qualities of a musical instrument."
  - "The sonorous effects of thunder."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsoʊ.nə.ɹəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

booming , canorous , prolix , sesquipedalian , sonoral

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sonorous
sound , ground , hound , pound

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Variants

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sonorous , sonorously , sonorousness , sonorousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'sonorus' meaning 'sounding, resonant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sonorous' comes from the Latin word 'sonorus', which means 'sounding' or 'resounding'.

2. The human voice is capable of producing sounds in the sonorous range from about 25 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

3. The largest bell in the world, the 'Liberty Bell', is known for its sonorous ring.

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Related Concepts

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1. resonance: The quality of a sound being rich and full, often described as having a 'resonant' or 'sonorous' quality.

2. acoustics: The scientific study of sound and its properties, including sonorous qualities.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'sonorous' is often used to describe the richness and depth of language, particularly in poetry and oratory. In music, sonorous instruments such as the organ and the bassoon are known for their deep, resonant sounds.

How to Memorize "sonorous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bell producing a deep, resonant sound. Visualize the vibrations of the bell creating sound waves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sonorous' with the sound of a deep, resonant bell or the rich language of a poet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Sounds Rich' to remember the meaning of 'sonorous'.

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