stentorian

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Stentor from Ancient Greek Στέντωρ (Stentōr) + -ian. Stentor was the herald of the Greek forces in the Iliad, noted for his loud voice.

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• IPA: /stɛnˈtɔː.ri.ən/
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stentorian (comparative more stentorian, superlative most stentorian)

1. (of a voice) loud, powerful, booming, suitable for giving speeches to large crowds
   • 1922: James Joyce, Ulysses,

     The Irish Caruso-Garibaldi was in superlative form and his stentorian notes were heard to the greatest advantage in the time-honoured anthem sung as only our citizen can sing it.

   • 1938: William Faulkner, The Unvanquished,

     Giving us a last embracing and comprehensive glance he drew it, already pivoting Jupiter on the tight snaffle; his hair tossed beneath the cocked hat, the sabre flashed and glinted; he cried, not loud yet stentorian: "Trot! Canter! Charge!"

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