Entry Word: resounding

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 full of or characterized by the presence of noise <the resounding streets of New York City> — see noisy 2
2 marked by a high volume of sound <the emcee announced the winner in a resounding voice that could be heard at the back of the hall> — see loud 1
3 marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones <a resounding chord> — see resonant
4 marked by or uttered with forcefulness <a resounding defeat> — see emphatic 1