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stentorian(of a person's voice) loud and powerful

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: (of a person's voice) loud and powerful

Pronunciation (IPA): /stenˈtɔːriən/

Korean meaning: (목소리가) 우렁차고 힘찬, 천둥같은

Korean pronunciation: 스텐**토**리언

Example Sentences

  • The drill sergeant's stentorian commands made even the bravest recruits tremble.
  • My neighbor's stentorian snoring can be heard three houses away.
  • The opera singer's stentorian voice filled the concert hall without any amplification.

stentorian

ADJECTIVE

//stenˈtɔːriən//

(of a person's voice) loud and powerful

stentorian concept
💡 Concept

a theatrical actor stands center stage with his chest expanded and mouth wide open, projecting his voice across the entire venue. His posture shows complete vocal commitment with arms gesturing broadly and head tilted back. The sound waves from his powerful voice visibly ripple through the air toward the distant audience. Even people in the back rows lean forward, clearly hearing every word despite the vast distance. Audience members throughout the amphitheater react with amazed expressions at the incredible volume and clarity. Birds in nearby trees flutter away from the sheer vocal power. a voice that is loud and powerful enough to reach everyone without amplification

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/stenˈtɔːriən/
🇬🇧 UK/stenˈtɔːriən/

🌳Etymology

Rootstentor
Suffix--ian

Origin

From Greek mythology's herald Stentor, who was said to have a voice as loud as fifty men combined and served as a messenger during the Trojan War.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The drill sergeant's stentorian commands made even the bravest recruits tremble.

😄 Fun example

My neighbor's stentorian snoring can be heard three houses away.

The opera singer's stentorian voice filled the concert hall without any amplification.

😄 Fun example

His stentorian laughter at dad jokes embarrassed his teenagers in public.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

thunderousboomingresonantpowerfulsonorous

Antonyms

whisperedmutedquiet

Related

vocalamplifiedaudiblebellowing