resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈre-zə-nənt How to pronounce resonant (audio)
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

Examples of resonant in a Sentence

the resonant tones of the piano He has a deep, resonant voice. His words were resonant with meaning.
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All our films are going to be deeply human and emotionally resonant. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025 The psychological drama between these two characters opens up a lot of bigger themes that feel very resonant in the world today, globally. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025 The company stands out for its talented designers who create characters that are emotionally resonant and timeless, and for its commercial team, which keeps those characters relevant through new experiences and interactions. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 In this conversation, George reflects on how SirDavis is reshaping the definition of luxury, how whisky can carry a voice as resonant as a song, and why this brand is built for legacy. Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resonant

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of resonant was in 1592

Cite this Entry

“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resonant. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

resonant

adjective
res·​o·​nant ˈrez-ᵊn-ənt How to pronounce resonant (audio)
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 How to pronounce resonant (audio)
1
: capable of inducing resonance
2
: relating to or exhibiting resonance

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