resounding

adjective

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

Synonyms of resounding

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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And readers agreed there was one definitive winner, with a resounding 64% of the vote. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025 The Venezuelan people have also given a resounding demonstration in the streets of Venezuela in defense of the peace of our nation. MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Ashley Hollis, 25, won in a resounding 6-1 vote over Vince Panero. Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025 The new result, said Gluch, answers this question with a resounding no. Peter Hall, Quanta Magazine, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resounding

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 25 Dec. 2025.

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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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