paroicous

/pærˈɔɪkəs/; /pɑːˈɔɪkəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having the power of speaking or speaking with the voice; vocal.

“The paroicous voice of the actor filled the entire theater.”

2. adjective

Having the power of speaking; capable of utterance.

“In mythology, the paroicous gods were often depicted as speaking to mortals.”

3. noun

A voice or sound; utterance.

“The paroicous of the bird was a beautiful song to the ears.”

Synonyms

  • speaking
  • utterable
  • vocal

Antonyms

  • inarticulate
  • mute