reverberant

adjective

ri-ˈvər-b(ə-)rənt How to pronounce reverberant (audio)
Definition of reverberantnext
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones the pastor's reverberant voice could be heard all over the cemetery as he read the final prayers for the deceased

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Recent Examples of reverberant Flashing lights and reverberant noises may send pets into a frenzy over the holiday. — Logan Holland, People.com, 4 July 2025 Written soon after the death of Mahler’s daughter and soon before his own, the symphony is a sombre, reflective, and reverberant adieu, brewing such melancholy that Leonard Bernstein theorized that Mahler was foretelling his own end. — The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025 Interim head coach Antonio Pierce benches Garoppolo in favor of rookie Aidan O’Connell, setting up another reverberant comment from Adams. — David Lombardi, The Athletic, 16 July 2024 The sounds and demands of our environments are constantly changing and introducing different types of competing noise, reverberant acoustics, and attention distractors. — IEEE Spectrum, 1 May 2019 See All Example Sentences for reverberant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverberant
  1. ringing
  2. resonant
  3. round
  4. vibrant
  5. sonorous
  6. loud
Adjective
  • 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
  • About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Burberry unveiled a hyper-British, globally resonant campaign, A Good Sport, leaning on a cast of national and international names.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • According to the band, Marrow Deep explores those themes through some of the most emotionally resonant and adventurous music of its career.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 13 July 2026
Definition of resonant
Adjective
  • The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • That set the stage for his post-round media availability, where, naturally, he was asked again about the DeChambeau ruling.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • That has given Zavagnin a unique perspective on how soccer has gone from an afterthought to a vibrant part of Kansas City.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Making the most of your visit Miami itself offers a unique combination of international culture, beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife and diverse dining.
    — Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • Assuming the role of a human clapper, Holzinger struck its lip again and again, sending a sonorous peal across the Biennale grounds.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
  • In addition to his film, TV and theater work, Yun has also narrated a ton of Korean documentaries over the years thanks to his sonorous voice.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of sonorous
Adjective
  • The loudmouth shorts that Corporate America loves to hate are likely to stay on the sidelines a while longer – nobody likes the guy at the party complaining the music is too loud.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Silence can be ‘louder than any voice’ On July 3, at least 200 people gathered at a church in east Charlotte for Juliana’s funeral.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of loud

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“Reverberant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reverberant. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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