Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Tenor.
How to pronounce tenor:
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Tenor - as a noun
The pitch range of the highest male voice
An adult male with a tenor voice
A settled or prevailing or habitual course of a person's life
Example: "Nothing disturbed the even tenor of her ways"
The general meaning or substance of an utterance
Example: "Although i disagreed with him i could follow the tenor of his argument"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strain6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
meaning10substance13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tenor - as an adjective satellite
(of a musical instrument) intermediate between alto and baritone or bass
Example: "A tenor sax"
Of or close in range to the highest natural adult male voice
Example: "Tenor voice"
Tenor - as an adjective
Of or pertaining to the tenor part or range.
Example: "He has a tenor voice."
Example Sentences
"He has a beautiful tenor voice."
"The tenor of the conversation was lighthearted."
"The tenor saxophone is his instrument of choice."
"The tenor of the meeting turned tense when the controversial topic was brought up."
"His speech had a positive tenor, inspiring the audience."
Word Game Points
Is TENOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tenor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TENOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is TENOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tenor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTENOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is TENOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tenor is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTENOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
