# stentorian

> English word · Adjective · IPA /stɛnˈtɔː.ɹi.ən/

## Definitions
1. Loud, powerful, booming, suitable for giving speeches to large crowds.
2. Stern, authoritarian; demanding of respect.

## Etymology
From Stentor + -ian, from Ancient Greek Στέντωρ (Sténtōr). Stentor was the herald of the Greek forces in the Iliad, noted for his loud voice.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-02.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/stentorian