Sonorous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈsä-nə-rəs/ so·no·rous

Meaning & Definition of Sonorous

Sonorous (adjective)

  1. producing sound (as when struck)
  2. full or loud in sound
  3. imposing or impressive in effect or style

Sonorous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by a high volume of sound

    "a sonorous waterfall that can be heard from a considerable distance"

    similar: blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, loud, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, stentorian, thundering, thunderous
    related: brazen, dinning, discordant, noisy, obstreperous, raucous, rip-roaring, vociferous, grating, harsh, overloud, sharp, shrill, squealing, strident
    opposite: gentle, low, soft
    near: dead, quiet, silent, still, stilly, ultraquiet, calm, dreamy, peaceful, restful, serene, soothing, tranquil, hushed, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down)

  2. marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones

    "a baritone with a particularly sonorous voice"

    similar: golden, orotund, plangent, resonant, resounding, reverberant, reverberating, reverberative, ringing, rotund, round, vibrant
    related: deep, full, mellifluent, mellifluous, mellow, plummy, rich, loud, powerful, stentorian, thundering, thunderous
    near: cavernous, hollow, faint, low, murmurous, muted, smothered, soft, weak, thin, tinny

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sonorous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sonorous:

blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, loud, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, stentorian, thundering, thunderous, golden, orotund, resonant, reverberant, reverberating, reverberative, rotund, round, vibrant

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sonorous

Words with the opposite meaning of Sonorous:

gentle, low, soft

Related Words for Sonorous

brazen, dinning, discordant, noisy, obstreperous, raucous, rip-roaring, vociferous, grating, harsh, overloud, sharp, shrill, squealing, strident, deep, full, mellifluent, mellifluous, mellow, plummy, rich, powerful

Near Antonyms of Sonorous

dead, quiet, silent, still, stilly, ultraquiet, calm, dreamy, peaceful, restful, serene, soothing, tranquil, hushed, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down), cavernous, hollow, faint, murmurous, smothered, weak, thin, tinny

Word Forms of Sonorous

Derived words: sonorously (adverb), sonorousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sonorous

Latin sonorus; akin to Latin sonus sound

First known use: 1611

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonorous

What does "Sonorous" mean?

"Sonorous" means producing sound (as when struck). As an adjective, it is defined as: producing sound (as when struck). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sonorous"?

Other words for "Sonorous" include blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting and loud. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sonorous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sonorous"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sonorous". Common alternatives include blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, loud, piercing and plangent.

What is the opposite of "Sonorous"?

Antonyms of "Sonorous" include gentle, low and soft. Near antonyms include dead, quiet, silent and still.

How do you use "Sonorous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sonorous" in a sentence: "a sonorous waterfall that can be heard from a considerable distance"; "a baritone with a particularly sonorous voice".

Is "Sonorous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sonorous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Sonorous"?

"Sonorous" is pronounced /ˈsä-nə-rəs/ and divided into syllables as so·no·rous.

What is the origin of the word "Sonorous"?

"Sonorous" comes from Latin sonorus; akin to Latin sonus sound. First known use: 1611.