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- [klang-er, klang-ger]
- /ˈklæŋ ər, ˈklæŋ gər/
- /ˈklæŋ.ɡər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klang-er, klang-ger]
- /ˈklæŋ ər, ˈklæŋ gər/
Definitions of clangorous word
- noun clangorous a loud, resonant sound; clang. 1
- noun clangorous clamorous noise. 1
- verb without object clangorous to make a clangor; clang. 1
- noun clangorous See -our. 1
- noun clangorous Making a clangor. 1
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Origin of clangorous
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin: loud sound, noise, equivalent to clang(ere) to clang + -or -or1
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Parts of speech for Clangorous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clangorous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
clangorous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clangorous
adj clangorous
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- roaring — a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.
- resounding — making an echoing sound: a resounding thud.
- ringing — a ringing sound, as of a bell or bells: the ring of sleigh bells.
- mute — silent; refraining from speech or utterance.
adjective clangorous
- high-pitched — Music. played or sung at a high pitch.
- argute — (of sounds) shrill
Antonyms for clangorous
adj clangorous
- convex — Convex is used to describe something that curves outwards in the middle.
- meaningful — full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant: a meaningful wink; a meaningful choice.
- sincere — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
- frank — direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
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- Words starting with clangorou
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