Learn a Word Daily — Sonorous
Your Word of the Day — Sonorous: definition, nuance, usage & audio.
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Word of the Day · November 25, 2025
Sonorous
SON-uh-ruhs · adjective
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Definition
- Imposingly deep and full in sound.
- Resonant, rich in tone.
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin sonorus “resounding.”
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Nuance
Suggests dignity or grandeur in the sound.
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Usage
“A sonorous bell tolled across the valley.”
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Fun Fact
Shares root with “sonar” and “sonic.”
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