clarion
- adjective
- /ˈklær.i.ən/
- Literature
- The president's clarion call for unity resonated with the nation.
Mary is a leader with a Clarion voice and a tough spine who with strength drawn from a keen eye for justice.
- Mary is a leader with a Clarion voice and a tough spine who with strength drawn from a keen eye for justice.
- And I was like, well, let's see, we're going to subtract probably the most Clarion voice in the history of television.
Examples
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His message was a clarion warning about the risks ahead.
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What a clarion call to action!
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A clarion voice rang out over the restless crowd, demanding justice.
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The clarion sound echoed throughout the hall.
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A clarion voice rang out over the restless crowd, demanding justice.
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The president's clarion call for unity resonated with the nation.
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His message was a clarion warning about the risks ahead.
Synonyms
Very loud and clear, or very strong and complete when talking about success
A clear, sharp sound that is easy to hear
A strong, clear sound that fills a room
A deep, loud sound that fills a place
A deep loud voice or sound that echoes
Very clear, sharp, and ringing in sound
A very loud deep voice that fills a room
Antonyms
Compounds
How Loud
Surface Forms
Etymology
Clarion comes from the Latin word clarus meaning 'clear' or 'loud', like the simple English word clear. So a clarion sound is bright and easy to hear, which is why we use it for something 'loud and clear'.