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Adenoidal - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Adenoidal describes a voice or sound that is nasal and somewhat muffled, as if coming from the nose. It often suggests a tone that is high-pitched or lacking clarity.

adenoidal

/ˌæd.ənˈɔɪ.dəl/ /ˌæd.ɪˈnɔɪ.dəl/

Definition:

Relating to or resembling the adenoids; having a nasal voice quality.

Synonyms:

nasal, twangy, reedy

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

clear, melodious

Common Collocations:

adenoidal voice, adenoidal tone, adenoidal speech

Derivatives:

adenoidally, adenoiditis

Usage Tips:

Use "adenoidal" to describe voices or sounds that are nasal and somewhat muffled, often due to enlarged adenoids.

Common Phrases:

adenoidal speech, adenoidal resonance, adenoidal sound

Etymology:

Derived from "adenoid," from Greek "adenoeidēs" (glandular), combining "adēn" (gland) and "-oid" (resembling).

Examples:

  • 1. His voice sounded adenoidal after his cold.
  • 2. The actor exaggerated an adenoidal tone for the comic role.
  • 3. She disliked her adenoidal speech but couldn’t change it easily.
  • 4. The microphone picked up his adenoidal resonance clearly.

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