deep-mouthed

The deep-mouthed hound bays at the moon.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a deep, resonant, or loud voice: "deep-mouthed" describes an animal, especially a dog, that produces a deep, booming, or far-carrying bark or howl. This term emphasizes the low pitch and powerful volume of the sound.
   • Figurative use: Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that speaks or emits sound with a deep, impressive tone.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The deep-mouthed hound bellowed across the valley. (The dog produced a loud, deep bark that echoed.)
  • The deep-mouthed alarm startled everyone in the building. (The alarm had a low, powerful sound.)

Advanced Usage

• "deep-mouthed baying": the prolonged, deep howling of a hunting dog.

  • The deep-mouthed baying of the hounds signaled they had caught the scent. (The deep, resonant barking of the dogs indicated they were on the trail.)

• "deep-mouthed roar": a loud, low-pitched roar from an animal or machine.

  • The deep-mouthed roar of the lion could be heard for miles. (The lion's roar was deep and carried a great distance.)

Variants and Related Words

• Deep-mouthed (adj): the only common form. No standard verb or noun variants exist.
• Deep-voiced (adj): having a deep voice (similar but broader, not specific to sound quality).
  • The deep-voiced announcer narrated the documentary. (The announcer spoke with a low, resonant voice.)

Synonyms

• Loud: producing a great volume of sound.
• Resonant: deep, clear, and continuing to sound.
• Booming: making a loud, deep, hollow sound.
• Sonorous: capable of producing a deep, rich sound.

Related Idioms

• Bark up the wrong tree: to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action (not directly related to "deep-mouthed", but shares the dog-barking theme).
  • He was barking up the wrong tree by blaming his brother. (He was mistaken in his accusation.)