clangorous — making a loud, resounding, metallic noise; characterized by a harsh, clanging sound
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making a loud, resounding, metallic noise; characterized by a harsh, clanging sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklæŋɡərəs/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's clangorous home renovation project starts at 6 AM every day.
- The clangorous symphony of pots and pans indicated that mom was not happy in the kitchen.
- The factory's clangorous operations could be heard from miles away.
clangorous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈklæŋɡərəs/]
making a loud, resounding, metallic noise; characterized by a harsh, clanging sound
a construction worker accidentally drops a large steel beam from a crane. The heavy metal beam crashes down onto a pile of metal pipes and iron bars below. The impact creates a thunderous, echoing crash that reverberates through the construction site. Sparks fly as metal strikes metal with tremendous force. Other construction workers cover their ears and wince from the harsh, ringing sound. Some workers step back from the loud metallic collision. the harsh, clanging sound of metal crashing together
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'clangere' meaning 'to clang' or 'to make a loud ringing sound,' combined with the English suffix '-orous.' The word evolved to describe loud, reverberating sounds like hammers striking metal in a blacksmith's forge.
Breakdown
clang- (loud ringing sound) + -orous (characterized by/full of)
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's clangorous home renovation project starts at 6 AM every day.”
“The clangorous symphony of pots and pans indicated that mom was not happy in the kitchen.”
“The factory's clangorous operations could be heard from miles away.”
“The clangorous alarm clock finally got me out of bed after ten snoozes.”
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