Showing results for choral. Search instead for Chorals.

Definitions

choral

[kawr-uhl, kohr-, kuh-ral, kaw-, koh-, kawr-uhl, kohr-] / ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr-, kəˈræl, kɔ-, koʊ-, ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr- /

Part of Speech:

All (7) Adjective (5) Adverb (1) Noun (1)

Jump To:

lyric adj.
lyrical adj.
musical adj.
sonant adj.
vocal adj.
a cappella adv.
hymn n.

ADJECTIVE

lyric

Synonyms

STRONG

coloratura

WEAK

mellifluous melodic melodious poetic songful songlike tuneful

ADJECTIVE

lyrical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emotional expressive lilting melodic operatic passionate rhapsodic rhythmic soulful

WEAK

agreeable blending chiming dulcet euphonious harmonious melodious orchestral pleasing poetic songful songlike sweet-sounding symphonic symphonious tuneful

ADJECTIVE

musical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

melodic operatic rhythmic symphonic vocal

STRONG

blending consonant melodious pleasing sweet

WEAK

agreeable chiming dulcet euphonious harmonious lilting mellow orchestral silvery songful sweet-sounding symphonious tuned tuneful

Antonyms

STRONG

discordant

WEAK

cacophonous dissonant inharmonious unmusical

ADJECTIVE

sonant

Synonyms

STRONG

lyric oral singing sung voiced vowel

WEAK

articulate articulated expressed intonated modulated operatic phonetic phonic pronounced put into words said spoken uttered verbal viva voce vocalic vocalized

ADJECTIVE

vocal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

articulate operatic verbal

STRONG

lyric oral singing sonant sung vowel

WEAK

articulated expressed intonated modulated phonetic phonic pronounced put into words said uttered viva voce vocalic vocalized voiced

Antonyms

WEAK

introverted modest quiet shy written

ADVERB

a cappella

Synonyms

WEAK

without accompaniment

NOUN

hymn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chant ditty oratorio paean psalm

STRONG

aria canticle carol chorale descant evensong hallelujah hosanna laud lay lied ode shout

WEAK

alleluia littany song of praise worship song

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

choral

Spontaneous musical participation at a show is not quite the same as a choral performance, I’ll grant you.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

The choral writing, in Sardinian dialect, reflects the traditional canto a tenore, giving it an earthy, ritualistic flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Their programs were not principally drill-and-kill exercises, but extended to mathematics, English composition, geography, history, and music — piano, violin, and choral programs.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

One of the oddest and most affecting pieces in the choral repertory is coming to Cincinnati’s May Festival on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

Did they hope that by eliminating our lisps, they might set us on a different path, or were they trying to prepare us for future stage and choral careers?

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Vocabulary lists containing choral

Part 2 Vocabulary (Unit 2)

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

choral

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Related Words

Vocabulary lists containing choral

Part 2 Vocabulary (Unit 2)