Canorously

/kəˈnɔːrəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a melodious, harmonious, or pleasant-sounding manner; with a rich, resonant quality.

Etymology

Adverb form of 'canorous,' adding the standard English '-ly' suffix. The adverb formation follows the regular pattern for converting adjectives to adverbs describing manner or quality.

Kelly Says

The '-ly' adverb suffix is one of English's most productive tools, and it works on literally any adjective—'canorously' might be rare, but any English speaker recognizes it means 'in a canorous way,' showing how our suffix system lets us create meaning on the fly.

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