adenoidal
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sounding as if the nose were pinched: Describes a voice quality that is nasal, thin, and lacking resonance, as if the speaker's nose is blocked or constricted.
- Of or pertaining to the adenoids: Relating to the adenoids, which are masses of lymphatic tissue in the upper part of the throat behind the nose.
Examples of Usage
Adjective (Voice Quality): His adenoidal tone made it difficult to understand him over the phone. The character was portrayed with an adenoidal whine that was both annoying and memorable.
Adjective (Medical/Anatomical): The child's chronic infections led to adenoidal hypertrophy. Adenoidal tissue can sometimes obstruct the airway during sleep.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Use in Criticism: Often used in literary or performance criticism to describe an unpleasant or distinctive vocal character.
Variants and Related Words
- Adenoid (noun): A mass of lymphatic tissue situated at the back of the nasal passage.
Synonyms
- Nasal: Having a sound characterized by resonance in the nose.
- Twangy: Having a sharp, nasal sound, though this can also refer to a regional accent.
- Hyponasal: (Medical term) Specifically denoting insufficient nasal resonance, often due to obstruction.
Antonyms
- Resonant: Having a deep, full, reverberating sound.
- Sonorous: Impressively deep and full in sound.
Adjective
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sounding as if the nose were pinched
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a whining nasal voice
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of or pertaining to the adenoids
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