stentorian

adjective

sten-TOR-ee-uhn/stɛnˈtɔː.ɹi.ən/

2 meanings of stentorian

1
loud voiceadjective
Of a voice, very loud and strong, loud enough to speak to a big crowd.
Our coach has a stentorian voice that you can hear across the whole field.
The man at the door called out each name in stentorian tones.
UsageSay a stentorian voice.
Similarbooming, thunderous, loud, resounding, ringing
Oppositequiet, soft, faint
Note
2
stern manneradjective
Strict and serious in a way that makes people respect and obey.
Similarstern, authoritarian, commanding, imperious
Oppositemeek, gentle

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Named after Stentor, a man with a very loud voice in the Iliad, an ancient Greek story.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 3 facts

The word stentorian derives from the name Stentor. en.wiktionary.org
Stentor is a male character in the Iliad known for his very loud voice. en.wiktionary.org
The Iliad is an ancient Greek narrative work. en.wikipedia.org