resounding

adjective

re·​sound·​ing ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ How to pronounce resounding (audio)
 also  -ˈsau̇n-
1
: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2
a
: impressively sonorous
b
: emphatic, unequivocal
a resounding success
resoundingly adverb

Examples of resounding in a Sentence

The class answered with a resounding no. the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City
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Inigo suffered the knock in the first half of Barca's resounding 5-2 Spanish Super Cup final hammering of Real Madrid on Sunday. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 That was clear Sunday inside Galen Center, as Lindsay Gottlieb addressed the crowd after a resounding win over Penn State and captured the moment perfectly. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025 Defensive stalwart Kyle Walker's omission was a topic of conversation before and after City's resounding victory, with City boss Pep Guardiola admitting that his longtime defensive mainstay had asked for the opportunity to move on from the club. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025 Without three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic (illness), the Nuggets delivered one of their most resounding wins of the season. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for resounding 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of resounding was in the 15th century

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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resounding. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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resounding

adjective
re·​sound·​ing
1
: producing or marked by resonant sound
2
: leaving no doubt : clear
a resounding success
resoundingly
-ˈzau̇n-diŋ-lē
adverb

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