resounding

adjective re·sound·ing \ -ˈzau̇n-diŋ also -ˈsau̇n- \

Definition of resounding

1 :producing or characterized by resonant sound :resonating

2 a :impressively sonorous

b :emphatic, unequivocal

a resounding success

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resoundingly

adverb

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Examples of resounding in a Sentence

The class answered with a resounding no.
the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City

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The junior running back took the ball 21 times for 141 yards and a score, an element that helped the Lions win over Pewaukee in surprisingly resounding fashion in a big Woodland West battle.

— jr radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Week 2 Wonders: A look at some of the top area prep football performances in Week 2 of 2017," 27 Aug. 2017
Historians regard this assistance as a resounding success, and the U.S. now counts the recipients, including Germany and Japan, among its closest allies.

— laura king, chicagotribune.com, "No nation-building in Afghanistan? Easier said than done, experts say," 22 Aug. 2017
His ideas and those of his partners led to a resounding success for Charming Shoppes.

— bonnie l. cook, Philly.com, "Ellis Gerson Wachs, 88, Charming Shoppes executive and mentor," 17 Aug. 2017
Her speech suggests she’s aware that her party’s closeness to the auto sector is one of the few things that stands between her and a resounding vote for a fourth four-year mandate.

— alan murray, Fortune, "CEO Daily: Tuesday, 15th August," 15 Aug. 2017
Auburn story lines: Notching an easy win Like last year's 55-0 mauling of Alabama A&M, Auburn should hope for a resounding success in this game.

— james crepea, AL.com, "Auburn opponent early scouting report: Mercer," 19 July 2017
Unfortunately for Slaviša Jokanović and company, the match was a very one-sided affair, as Chelsea cruised to a resounding 8-2 victory.

— SI.com, "Fulham Close in on £5m Deal for Bordeaux Striker Diego Rolan," 19 July 2017
The recent WBC was a resounding success, setting record in game attendance and television ratings.

— ryan divish, The Seattle Times, "Commissioner Rob Manfred sees no correlation between the WBC and Mariners’ pitching injuries," 11 July 2017
Mr. Clinton won a resounding re-election victory in 1996 and Democrats were back.

— ed kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, "Why Democrats Really Won the 1996 Election," 7 July 2017

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First Known Use of resounding

15th century

resounding Synonyms

Synonyms

clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, rackety, noisy, uproarious

Antonyms

hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly

Related Words

resonant, sonorous; buzzing, humming, murmuring; blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy; tumultuous, woolly (also wooly); obstreperous, vociferous

Near Antonyms

calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

RESOUNDING Defined for English Language Learners

resounding

adjective

Definition of resounding for English Language Learners

: producing a loud, deep sound that lasts for a long time
: leaving no doubt : very definite

RESOUNDING Defined for Kids

resounding

adjective re·sound·ing \ ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ \

Definition of resounding for Students

1 :producing resonant sound

2 :leaving no doubt

a resounding victory

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