resounding

adjective

re·​sound·​ing ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ 

 also  -ˈsau̇n-

1

: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating

2

a

: impressively sonorous

b

: emphatic, unequivocal

a resounding success

resoundingly adverb

Synonyms

• clamorous
• clangorous
• clattering
• clattery
• noisy
• rackety
• uproarious

Examples of resounding in a Sentence

The class answered with a resounding no.

the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City

Recent Examples on the Web

Inside the Biden administration, the disclosure strategy was seen as a resounding success. —David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024

So the sugarcane farmer joined the adoring throngs, who are all but guaranteed to deliver Mr. Modi a resounding third-term victory in elections that begin Friday. —Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

resounding

adjective

re·​sound·​ing

1

: producing or marked by resonant sound

2

: leaving no doubt : clear

a resounding success

resoundingly

-ˈzau̇n-diŋ-lē

adverb