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stentorian

sten·to·ri·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sten-tawr-ee-uh n, -tohr-]
    • /stɛnˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-/
    • /stenˈtɔː.ri.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sten-tawr-ee-uh n, -tohr-]
    • /stɛnˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-/

Definitions of stentorian word

  • adjective stentorian very loud or powerful in sound: a stentorian voice. 1
  • adjective stentorian A stentorian voice is very loud and strong. 0
  • adjective stentorian (of the voice, etc) uncommonly loud 0
  • adjective stentorian very loud 0

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Origin of stentorian

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; Stentor + -ian

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Parts of speech for Stentorian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stentorian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for stentorian

adj stentorian

  • blaring — to emit a loud, raucous sound: The trumpets blared as the procession got under way.
  • clangorous — a loud, resonant sound; clang.
  • ear piercing — hole in ear for jewellery
  • ear-piercing — extremely harsh and irritating to the ear: ear-piercing noise.
  • ear-splitting — ear-piercing: an earsplitting explosion.

adjective stentorian

  • carrying — to take or support from one place to another; convey; transport: He carried her for a mile in his arms. This elevator cannot carry more than ten people.
  • longwinded — Alternative spelling of long-winded.
  • oratorical — of, relating to, or characteristic of an orator or oratory: His oratorical prowess has led to political success.
  • orotund — (of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness.

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