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

• 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

For Goodall, the relevance of the collection’s olive branch motif feels most resonant for the current global moment. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025

Now in development, the project is looking for international production partners to help bring to life a story that weaves the personal and the political into a powerful, globally resonant narrative. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025

As a performer, DiDonato is expressive with both her resonant, articulate voice and her face and physicality. —Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025

When your brand becomes emotionally resonant, customers don’t just buy from you. —Devin Haman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

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