Sonorus

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Characterized by a full, rich, and deep sound that resonates well and fills the space in which it is heard
2. Describing a quality of voice or tone that is robust, ringing, and capable of producing strong acoustics
3. Marked by a resonant and powerful auditory presence, often evoking a sense of grandeur or majesty in sound

Etymology: Sonorus comes straight from Latin, where "sonorus" meant "loud, resounding, noisy" and was built from "sonor", "sound", plus the adjective suffix "-orus". The Latin root "son-" (sound) also gave English "sound" through Old French, a relationship that runs through the whole family of words for noise and tone. In Latin the word described things that made a noise: a loud voice, a resounding trumpet, a river rushing over rocks. Its sense stayed close to volume and carrying power, which is why it suits a voice or instrument that fills a room. English borrowed it directly from Latin, and the word has kept that meaning of sound that travels and resonates rather than merely being loud.

Synonyms: sonorous, resonant, loud, rich, full

Antonyms: silent, quiet, mute, soft, inaudible