1
: producing a loud, clear, deep sound
a resonant church bell
the resonant tones of the piano
He has a deep, resonant voice.
2
: strongly affecting someone especially with a particular quality
resonant images of heroism
His words were resonant with meaning.
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“Resonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/resonant. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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