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adjective

ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ How to pronounce resounding (audio)
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1
as in noisy
full of or characterized by the presence of noise the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City

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2
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound the emcee announced the winner in a resounding voice that could be heard all the way to the back of the hall

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3
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones a resounding chord

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4
as in emphatic
marked by or uttered with forcefulness a resounding defeat for the opposition party

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resounding

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verb

present participle of resound
1
as in praising
to proclaim the glory of folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore

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2
as in echoing
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves thunder resounded across the plain

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Recent Examples of resounding
Adjective
The Magnetophon’s introduction at the 1935 show was a resounding success. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Aug. 2026 At first sight, Vatican II would seem to be a resounding success. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Verb
Stephen Eustaquio looked resounding and committed as a second-half substitute. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Both Paxton and Platner won resounding victories in their primaries over more establishment candidates who were comparatively free of scandal. — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for resounding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding
  1. noisy
  2. loud
  3. ringing
  4. emphatic
  5. praising
  6. echoing
  7. deafening
  8. round
Adjective
  • The longest track on the album at more than eight minutes, it’s built around a relentless two-note bass line and dangerously cowbell-adjacent percussion and features a whirlwind of samples and sweetly noisy meltdowns.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For tummy time, little ones can enjoy the bright mat, noisy maracas and activity toys.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of noisy
Adjective
  • They are literally made loud enough to rally troops from a long distance.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The actual blast of the ram’s horn is loud, but not loud enough to rouse me from my stress blackout.
    — Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • The ringing endorsement reinforces Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure even as some big tech companies roll out their own custom chips.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • Ask a team using these tools what has changed and the answer is emphatic.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The homer follows a rare intentional walk issued to Juan Soto and is part of an emphatic 10-2 win by the Yankees over the White Sox.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphatic
Verb
  • This oversized sweater vest that comes in sizes S–XXL and 24 colors has earned more than 600 five-star ratings, with multiple reviewers praising its softness and flattering V-neckline.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This is more than a little unfair since the critics were praising a lot of genuinely groundbreaking music of the time, and Elton’s newest LP, Rock of the Westies, was underwhelming, especially considering everything that came before it.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of praising
Verb
  • Sweating, screaming, a whole arena echoing his every word – Brooks was rapturous.
    — Heather Bushman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Suddenly, residents and officials in red states and swing districts such as Texas, Mississippi and Ohio are echoing progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders in calling for pauses on new data centers.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of echoing
Adjective
  • Before the researchers could start sampling it, though, a deafening roar suddenly filled the tunnel.
    — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Dixon said other issues to be considered are the deafening roar of traffic passing under the footbridge on I-91 and how to soften it.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • This gorgeous night dress will keep you cool in the summer, and features a romantic lace trim, round neckline, and luminous shell buttons.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Could 2025 seventh-round Zeek Biggers and fifth-rounder Phillips end up helping the Dolphins more than Grant, Miami’s first-round pick in the last draft run by Chris Grier?
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
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