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Word of the Day – Canorous

By November 1, 2020Word of the Day

Canorous (adj)

kan-or-us

(rare) (of song or speech) melodious or resonant.

Mid 17th century from Latin canorus (from canere ‘sing’) + -ous.

Example sentences

“His canorous voice rang out across the stadium.”

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