stentorian
UK: stenˈtɔː.ri.ən | US: stenˈtɔːr.i.ən
adj. (of a voice) extremely loud and powerful
stentorian = stentor<loud voice> + ian<adjective suffix>
- stentor<loud voice>: From Greek Stentōr, a herald in Homer’s Iliad known for his booming voice.
- ian<adjective suffix>: A suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "related to" or "characteristic of."
Etymology Origin:
The word stentorian traces back to Stentor, a figure in Greek mythology whose voice was said to be as loud as 50 men combined. Over time, his name became synonymous with volume and power, evolving into the adjective stentorian to describe anything similarly thunderous. The suffix -ian standardizes it as a descriptor, preserving its mythological roots while adapting it to modern usage.
The professor’s stentorian voice filled the lecture hall without a microphone.
His stentorian commands could be heard across the battlefield.
She startled the audience with her stentorian delivery of the monologue.
The stentorian roar of the waterfall drowned out all conversation.
Even in a noisy crowd, his stentorian laugh stood out.