resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈre-zə-nənt 

ˈrez-nənt

1

: continuing to sound : echoing

2

a

: capable of inducing resonance

b

: relating to or exhibiting resonance

3

a

: intensified and enriched by or as if by resonance

a resonant voice

b

: marked by grandiloquence

resonant noun

resonantly adverb

Synonyms of resonant

• ringing
• vibrant
• round
• sonorous
• reverberant
• powerful
• loud

Examples of resonant in a Sentence

the resonant tones of the piano

He has a deep, resonant voice.

His words were resonant with meaning.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even after a decade, the film is just as relevant and resonant. — Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

In a handful of impressively resonant scenes with King, Kylie gives Gillian an entire new generation to encourage toward the messy exuberant existence that Sally, at least in the sequel’s first few acts, vows to keep at bay. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

The placement feels resonant, since Boorman was always operating between poles of glinting victory and laughable failure. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Layered background sighs, a resonant lead vocal, autumnal acoustic guitar flickers, synths both eerie and trippy—James has all his tricks on tap. — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resonant

• nonresonant

Kids Definition

resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈrez-ᵊn-ənt 

ˈrez-nənt

1

: continuing to sound

2

: of, relating to, or showing resonance

3

: strengthened and enriched by resonance

resonantly adverb

Medical Definition

resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈrez-ᵊn-ənt, ˈrez-nənt 

1

: capable of inducing resonance

2

: relating to or exhibiting resonance