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Clarion

noun
/ˈklærɪən/

Meaning

a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Loud and clear, like the sound of a trumpet; strongly expressed.

Example Sentences

The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.

The leader’s clarion call for unity inspired the crowd.

Example Expressions

clarion call

Synonyms

trumpet, horn, bugle, loud, clear, resounding, ringing
Entry 1
trumpet, horn, bugle
Entry 2
loud, clear, resounding, ringing

Antonyms

faint, weak, muffled

Collocations

clarion call, sound the clarion, clarion trumpet, clarion voice, clarion message
Entry 1
clarion call, sound the clarion, clarion trumpet
Entry 2
clarion call, clarion voice, clarion message

Related Vocabularies

openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
easily set on fire; easily excited or angered
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

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