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Stentorian

usgb/stenˈtɔːriən/Volume
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Positive AuthorityPlay
Used to express respect for someone's commanding way of speaking, often in a leadership context. SlideThe general's stentorian command instilled confidence in the troops.
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Dramatic EffectPlay
Ideal for situations requiring emphasis or attention, like speeches or theatrical performances. SlideShe stunned the audience with her stentorian announcement.
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Not for IntimacyPlay
Avoid using 'stentorian' to describe voices in gentle or tender moments; it's too overpowering. SlideAt the quiet gathering, his stentorian laugh seemed out of place.