stertorous

ster·to·rous

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stur-ter-uh s]
- /ˈstɜr tər əs/
- /ˈstɜː.tə.rəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stur-ter-uh s]
- /ˈstɜr tər əs/

Definitions of stertorous word

adjective stertorous characterized by stertor or heavy snoring. 1
adjective stertorous breathing in this manner. 1
adjective stertorous marked or accompanied by heavy snoring 0
adjective stertorous breathing in this way 0

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Origin of stertorous

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; stertor + -ous

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Parts of speech for Stertorous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Stertorous

stertorous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

stertorous usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for stertorous

adj stertorous

absonant — inharmonious
asthmatic — People who suffer from asthma are sometimes referred to as asthmatics.
atonal — Atonal music is music that is not written or played in any key or system of scales.
breathless — If you are breathless, you have difficulty in breathing properly, for example because you have been running or because you are afraid or excited.
breathy — If someone has a breathy voice, you can hear their breath when they speak or sing.

adjective stertorous

choking — causing breathing difficulties; suffocating
emphysematous — (medicine) Related, similar to or involving emphysema; swollen, bloated.
growling — Producing a growl.
gulping — Present participle of gulp.
jangling — to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together: The charms on her bracelet jangle as she moves.

All 17 Synonyms of stertorous