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sonorousness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /səˈnɔːrənəs/

KK: /səˈnɔrənəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of being deep, full, and rich in sound; a resonant quality that makes a sound pleasant to hear.


Example

The sonorousness of the choir filled the entire cathedral with beautiful music.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever noticed the sonorousness of his voice when he sings?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's really captivating and soothing to listen to.
Sloth A
I think that sonorousness makes a huge difference in how people connect with the music.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It adds so much depth to the performance.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
resonance
richness
fullness
Antonyms
dullness
flatness
silence
Root Explanation

Sonorousness → It is formed from "sonorus" (from Latin, meaning full of sound) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sonorousness" refers to the quality of being full of sound or having a rich, deep sound.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sonorus' meaning full of sound, and remember that 'sonorousness' describes the quality of having a rich, deep sound.

Visually Confused Words
onerousness
odorousness
omnivorousness
wondrousness
sombrousness
enormousness
dolorousness
canorousness
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