Sonorously: meaning, definitions and examples

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sonorously

 

[ səˈnɔːrəsli ]

Context #1

sound

In a sonorous manner; with a full, deep, or rich sound.

Synonyms

resonantly, sonically, vociferously

Examples of usage

  • He spoke sonorously, his voice filling the room.
  • The bells chimed sonorously in the distance.
Context #2

poetry

In a manner that is imposing or grand in sound.

Synonyms

grandly, impressively, majestically

Examples of usage

  • The poet recited his verses sonorously, captivating the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "sonorously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sonoramente

🇮🇳 गूंजता हुआ

🇩🇪 klangvoll

🇮🇩 dengan nyaring

🇺🇦 звучно

🇵🇱 dźwięcznie

🇯🇵 響き渡って

🇫🇷 sonorement

🇪🇸 sonoramente

🇹🇷 sesli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 울려 퍼지게

🇸🇦 بصوت جهوري

🇨🇿 zvučně

🇸🇰 zvučne

🇨🇳 洪亮地

🇸🇮 zvočno

🇮🇸 hljómlega

🇰🇿 жаңғыра

🇬🇪 ხმამაღლა

🇦🇿 səsli şəkildə

🇲🇽 sonoramente

Word origin

The word 'sonorously' originates from the Latin word 'sonorus', meaning 'resonant' or 'loud'. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe sounds that are full, deep, or rich in tone. Over time, it has come to be associated with grandeur and impressiveness, particularly in the context of poetry and oratory.