Meaning & use
sonority
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The quality of having a full, rich, and resonant sound.
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The sonority of the cathedral organ filled the entire hall.
Critics praised the sonority of her deep, velvety singing voice.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe the tonal depth of music, voices, or spoken language, especially in poetry criticism.
Words with a similar meaning
resonancerichness
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Words with an opposite meaning
dullness
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