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Definitions

canorous

[kuh-nawr-uhs, -nohr-] / kəˈnɔr əs, -ˈnoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
melodic
Synonyms
STRONG
melodious
WEAK
ariose arioso dulcet
Antonyms
WEAK
discordant
ADJECTIVE
melodious
Synonyms
STRONG
melodic musical tuneful
WEAK
accordant agreeable assonant clear concordant dulcet euphonic euphonious harmonic in tune mellifluous mellow pleasing resonant silvery soft songful sweet sweet-sounding symphonic symphonious tuned well-tuned
Antonyms
STRONG
discordant
WEAK
grating inharmonious
ADJECTIVE
melodious/melodic
Synonyms
WEAK
accordant agreeable assonant clear concordant dulcet euphonic euphonious harmonic in tune mellifluous mellow pleasing resonant silvery soft songful sweet sweet-sounding symphonic symphonious tuned tuneful well-tuned
Antonyms
WEAK
cacophonous discordant grating harsh inharmonious unmelodic unmusical
ADJECTIVE
rich
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bright deep intense resonant strong vibrant vivid warm
WEAK
dulcet eloquent expressive mellifluous mellow rotund significant silvery sonorous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull light mild moderate obscure pale quiet soft uncaring unintelligent weak
WEAK
bland depleted impoverished low needy poor serious tasteless
ADJECTIVE
tuneful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
catchy symphonic
WEAK
dulcet euphonic euphonious harmonic harmonious in tune musical pleasing pleasing to the ear resonant songful sonorous sweet-sounding symphonious tuned well-tuned

Example Sentences

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A whisp of a canorous clarinet or a rumbling rattle is all it takes for a kind of instant transport to a far-off time and place.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

His engines had frightened her with their canorous roar.

From The Trail of '98 A Northland Romance by Service, Robert W. (Robert William)

Lafcadio Hearn, with his shy, sensitive nature, would have shuddered at the "plangent phrases and canorous orismology" that have been bestowed upon him by his friends.

From Lafcadio Hearn by Kennard, Nina H.

There is a more canorous and horn-like quality to the crowing of Gildersleeve's rooster, and his hens chant cheerily as they kick the litter about.

From Back Home by Wood, Eugene

The graceful trio and canorous brilliancy of this dance make it a favored number.

From Chopin : the Man and His Music by Huneker, James