resounding

adjective

re·​sound·​ing ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ How to pronounce resounding (audio)
 also  -ˈsau̇n-
1
: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2
a
: impressively sonorous
b
: emphatic, unequivocal
a resounding success
resoundingly adverb

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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Simion, a Eurosceptic candidate who opposes military support for Ukraine, floated the idea after a resounding victory in the first round of the presidential election last week. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 Colorado crushed Dallas in Game 4, then the Stars’ stars responded with a resounding Game 5 victory. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025 Despite Arévalo’s resounding victory that August, the Attorney General’s Office continued to investigate the election and members of his party, accusing them among other things of improperly gathering signatures required for the party to form. Sonia Pérez D., Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025 In every meeting with U.S. Senators, House members, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Trump administration officials, several leaders lifted their arms, signaling a resounding no, said Zeb Smathers, the mayor of Canton. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resounding

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of resounding was in the 15th century

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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resounding. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

resounding

adjective
re·​sound·​ing
1
: producing or marked by resonant sound
2
: leaving no doubt : clear
a resounding success
resoundingly
-ˈzau̇n-diŋ-lē
adverb

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