Definition

Describing a sound that is similar to snoring or snorting, often harsh and gasping.

Example

The patient was breathing in a stertorous manner, making it difficult to sleep in the same room.

Conversation

Did you hear Mike last night?

Yeah, his snoring was so loud!

I know, it was almost stertorous at times.

I thought he might wake the whole neighborhood!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stertorous is derived from the Latin "stertor" (meaning snoring or a heavy breathing sound) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word describes a sound that is full of snoring or heavy breathing, often associated with sleep or respiratory distress.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for snoring, 'stertor', to remember that 'stertorous' refers to a sound that is full of snoring or heavy breathing.

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