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canorous

/kəˈnɔː.rəs/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsolete/kəˈnɔː.rəs/

A rare, literary adjective meaning melodious or song-like; now largely obsolete in everyday English.

  • 🇷🇺Редкое литературное прилагательное, означающее мелодичный или похожий на песню; в настоящее время в значительной степени устаревшее в повседневном английском языке.
  1. Richly melodious C2 formal

    Having a pleasant, resonant, and musical quality; sweet-sounding.

    • The canorous voice of the opera singer filled the hall.
    • The canorous notes of the violin soothed the audience.
    • The poet's canorous verses were a delight to hear.

    🇷🇺Мелодичный

    Synonyms: dulceteuphoniousharmoniouslyricalmellifluousmelodiousmusicaltuneful

    Antonyms: cacophonousdiscordantdissonantgratingharshjarringunmelodiousunmusical

  • more canorous comparative form
  • most canorous superlative form