sonorant

Examples

• All

• The sonorant tones of the cello echoed beautifully in the concert hall.

• Her sonorant laughter could be heard across the crowded room.

• The sonorant tones of the cello filled the concert hall.

• Can you hear the sonorant quality in her voice?

• The sonorant tones of the cello echoed beautifully in the concert hall.

• Her sonorant laughter could be heard across the crowded room.

• The actor's sonorant voice made his performance especially memorable.

Synonyms

M

melodious

vssonorant

7 4.0

Has a pleasant, musical sound

is richer and more resonant rather than merely tuneful

M

mellifluous

vssonorant

• Formal

4 8.5

A smooth, sweet sound that is pleasant to hear

is fuller and more resonant rather than mainly smoothness

S

sonorous

vssonorant

3 7.2

A deep, loud sound that fills a place

is rich and pleasant but emphasizes resonant warmth not just loudness

E

euphonious

vssonorant

1 8.3

A pleasant, smooth sound like music or speech that is nice to listen to

is richer and more resonant, not limited to speech

D

dulcet

vssonorant

1 8.9

A sweet, pleasant sound that soothes

is fuller and more powerful rather than soft and soothing

C

canorous

vssonorant

• Literature

9.9

Being rich and pleasant in sound like a singing voice

is focused on strong resonant fullness rather than just melody

M

mellisonant

vssonorant

• Formal

9.9

A pleasant, sweet sound that is nice to hear

is focused on rich resonance instead of gentle sweetness

E

euphonous

vssonorant

8.9

Sounds pleasant and smooth to hear

is more about full, rich resonance than general harmony

E

euphonical

vssonorant

9.7

Has a pleasant, smooth sound that is easy to listen to

is stronger and fuller rather than merely euphonious

How Sonorous

booming

3 3.4

resonant

7 5.6

sonorant

8.4

rich

36 2.3

mellow

46 3.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology