resounding

adjective

re·​sound·​ing ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ 

 also  -ˈsau̇n-

1

: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating

2

a

: impressively sonorous

b

: emphatic, unequivocal

a resounding success

resoundingly adverb

Synonyms

• clamorous
• clangorous
• clattering
• clattery
• noisy
• rackety
• uproarious

Examples of resounding in a Sentence

The class answered with a resounding no.

the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City

Recent Examples on the Web

There is a resounding belief among House Democrats — that was echoed in multiple wishy-washy statements this week — that Biden must make a decision on his campaign’s future on his own without much public pressure. —Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 12 July 2024

Ab-Soul believes that Drake can make a resounding comeback from his defeat by Kendrick Lamar, but only under one condition. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 July 2024

How to successfully bring in a 4-day week Asda’s and D&G’s announcements came just days before South Cambridgeshire council hailed the resounding success of its four-day week trial. —Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 8 July 2024

While it should be noted that UKIP performed similarly a decade ago in terms of the popular vote, Reform’s impact on the night’s results and the message from Reform voters will have a resounding impact on the future shape of the Conservative Party and potentially on the direction of Labour. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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