Synonyms of resounding

resounding 1 of 2

adjective

ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ 

1

as in noisy

full of or characterized by the presence of noise

the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noisy
• buzzing
• clattering
• uproarious
• clamorous
• resonant
• clattery
• roaring
• humming
• rackety
• sonorous
• clangorous
• raucous
• boisterous
• vociferous
• blustery
• murmuring
• rowdy
• romping
• rip-roaring
• woolly
• roistering
• tumultuous
• obstreperous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• silent
• quiet
• soundless
• noiseless
• hushed
• calm
• peaceful
• stilled
• serene
• tranquil
• stilly

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loud
• deafening
• ringing
• thunderous
• roaring
• thundering
• shrill
• booming
• piercing
• blasting
• sonorous
• stentorian
• earsplitting
• blaring
• clamorous
• noisy
• plangent
• clangorous
• slam-bang
• vociferous
• raucous
• brazen
• discordant
• strident
• harsh
• rip-roaring
• obstreperous
• squealing
• dinning
• grating
• overloud
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low
• gentle
• soft
• silent
• quiet
• still
• dead
• calm
• peaceful
• soothing
• serene
• muffled
• dreamy
• tranquil
• restful
• muted
• hushed
• toned (down)
• ultraquiet
• stilly
• softened

3

as in ringing

marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones

a resounding chord

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ringing
• round
• loud
• vibrant
• resonant
• sonorous
• reverberating
• reverberant
• deep
• powerful
• mellow
• golden
• rotund
• reverberative
• plangent
• orotund
• thunderous
• thundering
• rich
• mellifluous
• stentorian
• full
• mellifluent
• plummy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hollow
• cavernous
• faint
• muted
• low
• soft
• weak
• thin
• murmurous
• smothered
• tinny

4

as in emphatic

marked by or uttered with forcefulness

a resounding defeat for the opposition party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphatic
• violent
• vigorous
• aggressive
• dynamic
• forceful
• vehement
• energetic
• insistent
• clear
• assertive
• pointed
• muscular
• marked
• strenuous
• compelling
• striking
• unequivocal
• decided
• full-blooded
• noticeable
• absolute
• categorical
• unambiguous
• conspicuous
• plain
• arresting
• impelling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mild
• unemphatic
• weak
• nonassertive
• ambiguous
• equivocal
• guarded
• hesitant
• nonemphatic
• understated
• uncompelling
• wishy-washy
• halting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praising
• celebrating
• blessing
• hymning
• extolling
• lauding
• applauding
• cheering
• emblazoning
• saluting
• hailing
• exalting
• worshipping
• chanting
• acclaiming
• commending
• caroling
• magnifying
• citing
• complimenting
• glorifying
• rhapsodizing
• belauding
• eulogizing
• recommending
• adoring
• flattering
• idolizing
• deifying
• renowning
• touting
• cracking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blaming
• criticizing
• censuring
• chiding
• reproving
• admonishing
• reprehending
• rebuking
• reprobating
• reproaching
• reprimanding
• keelhauling
• castigating
• lambasting

2

as in echoing

to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves

thunder resounded across the plain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• echoing
• reverberating
• resonating
• sounding
• ringing
• reechoing
• rolling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• damping
• quieting
• dampening
• deadening
• dulling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resounding

Adjective

Scanlan scored two goals and dished out an assist Thursday night to lead the way for host Mount Carmel in a resounding 6-1 Catholic League Blue win over Brother Rice in Chicago. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

After the longest offseason of the Andy Reid era in Kansas City, the Chiefs roared into the 2026 season with a resounding 31-10 triumph over the Denver Broncos. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

The changes to the federal government’s role in civil rights enforcement will have resounding impacts for communities, said Hamida Labi, senior policy counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

All shades, all colors, 4 million faces surrounding them with resounding support and unrequited love. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026