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

Founder-designer conversations explored the intersections of minimalism, sustainability and modern wardrobe design — signaling a shift toward globally resonant aesthetics. —Li Jun, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025

One project has stood out as the winner today for its bold, emotionally resonant, and universally relevant story that has the potential to speak powerfully to audiences of every generation. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025

Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum via AP For Fényes, the discovery of the Roman sarcophagus is not only of scientific significance, but an emotionally resonant insight into the devotion displayed by people in an ancient time. —CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025

All are threaded with varying degrees of hilarious surrealism, though even at their most uncanny the emotional core of each story feels resonant. —Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 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