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- [sten-tawr-ee-uh n, -tohr-]
- /stɛnˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-/
- /stenˈtɔː.ri.ən/
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- [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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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