sonorous

• Qualifie un son qui est profond, riche et résonnant, souvent agréable à entendre.

Describes a sound that is deep, rich, and resonant in tone.

1. Deep and rich soundC1formal

   Producing a deep, full, and rich sound; resonant.

   Sonore (son grave et riche)

   • The sonorous voice of the opera singer filled the hall.
   • The bell produced a sonorous tone that echoed through the valley.
   • His sonorous laugh was unmistakable in the crowd.

   Synonymesboomingdeepfullmelloworotundresonantresoundingrichringingvibrant

   Antonymesdullflatharshthinweak

2. Impressive in styleC2formal

   Used to describe language or writing that is impressive, grand, or imposing.

   Imposant, grandiloquent (style)

   • The poet's sonorous verses captivated the audience.
   • His speech was filled with sonorous phrases and dramatic pauses.
   • The author's sonorous prose made the novel a classic.

   Synonymesgrandgrandiloquentimposingloftymagniloquentorotund

   Antonymeshumblemodestplainunassuming