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

Nevertheless, the sight of the 20-year-old Slovenian riding clear up the famed Calo Alto, seven years on from a similarly callow Pogačar seizing his first Grand Tour stage victory, provide a resounding echo. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Five years later, state leaders and national experts on school attendance have declared the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program, or LEAP, a resounding success. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

Stephen Eustaquio looked resounding and committed as a second-half substitute. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 June 2026