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The English language is chock-full of unique, exciting words to describe a person's voice. Whether you're discussing someone real or writing a fictional character, there's one word that perfectly describes the way they speak—and you'll find it listed below! We've also included definitions and examples to help you get started; so what are you waiting for? Enjoy our complete list of adjectives that describe a person's voice!
Things You Should Know
- Voices can be described by their volume. For example, "booming" and "feathery" are ways to describe loud and quiet voices.
- Some adjectives help describe a voice's tone and pitch; "monotone" and "shrill," for instance.
- You can also describe how someone's voice affects others. "Soporific" voices put people to sleep, and "hypnotic" voices hold them in a trance.
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Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat are some words that describe a uniquely powerful voice?Community AnswerResonant, commanding, distinctive, enthralling, dynamic, unforgettable, impressive, authoritative, compelling, strong, captivating, striking, empowering, majestic, unbridled,unmatched, spellbinding, exceptional, persuasive and invigorating.
- QuestionWhat is a description of someone who is not speaking loudly, but their voice carries across the room?Honesty12Community AnswerFeathery yet resonant.
- QuestionWhat do you call a voice that's strong yet soft, or a voice that's normal but not in a basic way?Honesty12Community AnswerFor strong yet soft, velvety is a good choice. For normal, distinct is a good word.
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References
- ↑ https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/adenoidal
- ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/angelic-voice
- ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/animated
- ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/brittle
- ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/croaky-voice
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/crisp
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethereal
- ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/feathery
- ↑ http://vocularapp.com/monotone-voice-myth/
- ↑ https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/grating
- ↑ https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hoarseness
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeyed
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/husky
- ↑ https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/hypnotic
- ↑ https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/mellifluous
- ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/modulate
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/browse/orotund
- ↑ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/plummy
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raucous
- ↑ https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/resonance
- ↑ https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/shrill
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silvery
- ↑ https://www.wineverygame.com/words/soporific.html
- ↑ https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/stentorian
- ↑ https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/taut
- ↑ https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/tremulous
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