Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word:
Sonorous
a) Resonant
b) Soft
c) Bright
d) Heavy

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.

Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘sonorous’ refers to something full and loud and deep. For example- a herald chosen for his sonorous voice.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'resonant', refers to something serving to bring to mind; characterized by resonance.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘sonorous’.

Option (b.), ‘soft', refers to (of sound) relatively low in volume.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘sonorous’.

Option (c.), ‘bright', refers to something clear and sharp and ringing.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘sonorous’.

Option (d.), ‘heavy', refers to (of sound) full and loud and deep.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous with that of the given word ‘sonorous’.

Note:
Some more synonyms of the given word ‘sonorous’ are- rich, booming, full, vibrant, resonant.
The word ‘sonorous’ originated in the early 17th century: from the Latin word sonorous.
It is pronounced as /ˈsɒn(ə)rəs/.