stertorous (adjective)

1. As the protagonist fell into a deep slumber, his stertorous breathing filled the eerie silence of the haunted mansion.

2. In the animated series, the oversized villain's stertorous snoring could be heard throughout the entire neighborhood.

3. During the intense battle scene, the character's stertorous breathing added to the tension and suspense.

4. In some cultures, stertorous breathing is believed to be a sign of a deep spiritual connection during meditation or prayer.