booming tone

[/ˈbuːmɪŋ toʊn/]
nounpl: booming tones
tom ressonante; voz profunda e sonora
1. A deep, loud, and resonant quality of voice or sound that is powerful and impressive
The professor spoke in a booming tone that filled the entire auditorium.
O professor falava com um tom ressonante que preencheria todo o auditório.
2. A manner of speaking characterized by volume and fullness that conveys authority or confidence
He announced the winner in a booming tone that commanded everyone's attention.
Ele anunciou o vencedor com uma voz profunda que chamou a atenção de todos.
3. A sound quality that echoes or reverberates, often suggesting strength or prominence
The announcer's booming tone made even the back row hear every word clearly.
A voz sonora do locutor permitiu que até as últimas fileiras ouvissem cada palavra claramente.
The phrase 'booming tone' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English to describe authoritative or commanding speech. In Brazilian Portuguese, similar expressions like 'voz de trovão' (thunder voice) or 'tom que ecoa' (echoing tone) reflect the association between deep, loud voices and power or command. This is frequently used to describe speakers, announcers, religious leaders, or authority figures who project confidence through vocal strength.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
resonant voicedeep voicethunderous tonesonorous tonepowerful voicerich tone
Antonyms / Antônimos
whisperquiet tonesoft voicefeeble tonemuted voice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tom ressonante; voz profunda
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tom que ecoa; voz de mando
Often associated with authoritative speech
São Paulo
tom grave e sonoro
Emphasis on depth and loudness
Portugal
tom cavernoso; voz trovejante
Alternative expressions less commonly used in Brazil

Related Words

resonancesonorityvolumeamplitudevocal projectiontimbre

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in a booming tone
booming tone of voice
with a booming tone
in booming tones
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