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

In every sense that matters, this weekend was a resounding success for both the WNBA and the city. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

And while those critics were proved right at times, the 2026 edition can still be considered a resounding success. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Verb

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

Haitian soccer fans, still elated after Les Grenadiers’ resounding 4-0 win over New Zealand in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, will have another opportunity to see their World Cup team on Friday against Peru at Nu Stadium in Miami, the final warmup match before the tournament kicks off next week. — Miami Herald, 4 June 2026