clarion
/'klæriən/
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Definition
Noun:
- A medieval brass instrument with a clear, shrill tone: A type of trumpet used historically, known for its loud, bright, and penetrating sound.
Verb:
- To proclaim loudly and clearly: To announce or declare something in a forceful, ringing, and compelling manner, as if using a clarion.
Adjective:
- Loud and clear; ringing: Describing a sound, voice, or message that is powerfully resonant, clear, and attention-grabbing.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- The herald sounded the clarion to announce the king's arrival.
- The museum displayed a beautifully crafted medieval clarion.
Verb:
- The leader clarioned a call to action that inspired the entire nation.
- His speech clarioned the principles of freedom and justice.
Adjective:
- She spoke in a clarion voice that could be heard at the back of the hall.
- The politician issued a clarion warning about the impending crisis.
Advanced Usage
- "Clarion call" (noun phrase): A powerfully clear and compelling request for action or a strong, persuasive appeal.
- The documentary served as a clarion call for environmental protection.
- His book was a clarion call to reform the education system.
Variants and Related Words
- Clarionet (n): An archaic or alternative spelling for "clarinet," a different woodwind instrument. (Note: This is a distinct instrument from the brass clarion).
Synonyms
- Noun (instrument): Trumpet, bugle.
- Verb: Proclaim, announce, trumpet, declare.
- Adjective: Resounding, ringing, sonorous, loud and clear.
Related Phrases
- To sound a clarion call: To issue a strong and urgent appeal.
- The activist sounded a clarion call for social equality.
- Clarion tones: Refers to clear, loud, and ringing sounds or words.
- The preacher's clarion tones filled the cathedral.
Adjective
- loud and clear
- a clarion call
Noun
- a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone
Verb
- proclaim on, or as if on, a clarion
- blow the clarion