Stentorian

usgb/stenˈtɔːriən/
adjective

Having a loud, powerful, often harsh voice.

His stentorian voice echoed in the auditorium.
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Often appears as...

  • stentorian voice
  • stentorian tones

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Positive Authority

Used to express respect for someone's commanding way of speaking, often in a leadership context.

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The general's stentorian command instilled confidence in the troops.
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Dramatic Effect

Ideal for situations requiring emphasis or attention, like speeches or theatrical performances.

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She stunned the audience with her stentorian announcement.
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Not for Intimacy

Avoid using 'stentorian' to describe voices in gentle or tender moments; it's too overpowering.

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At the quiet gathering, his stentorian laugh seemed out of place.
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