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Definition of sonorous

sonorous

/ˈsɑːnərəs/
son · o · rous
Adverb:sonorously
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sonorous Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Capable of producing a deep, full, and richly resonant sound.

Example

"The actor's sonorous baritone voice filled every corner of the historic theater without the need for a microphone."

2

Using high-flown, grand, or overly impressive language or speech style.

Example

"His speech was full of sonorous phrases that sounded impressive to the audience but offered few practical solutions."

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• Rhymes for sonorous

• Nearby Words

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sonoran mountain kingsnake
sonoran whipsnake
sonorous
soochipara
soon
soonish

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin sonorus ('loud, resonant, noisy'), derived from sonor ('a sound, noise'), from sonare ('to sound').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sonorous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sonorous
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