resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈre-zə-nənt 

ˈrez-nənt

1

: continuing to sound : echoing

2

a

: capable of inducing resonance

b

: relating to or exhibiting resonance

3

a

: intensified and enriched by or as if by resonance

a resonant voice

b

: marked by grandiloquence

resonant noun

resonantly adverb

Synonyms

• golden
• orotund
• plangent
• resounding
• reverberant
• reverberating
• reverberative
• ringing
• rotund
• round
• sonorous
• vibrant

Examples of resonant in a Sentence

the resonant tones of the piano

He has a deep, resonant voice.

His words were resonant with meaning.

Recent Examples on the Web

His signature custom bullseye guitars are instantly recognizable, just a small part of the uniquely resonant branding Wylde has created. —Jim Ryan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

This human-centric approach enables businesses to create resonant experiences that lead to better outcomes for the customer and the company. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024

This focus on employee experience is particularly resonant in Autodesk’s Silicon Valley headquarters, where the excitement around AI has fueled a rapid but disciplined deployment of these capabilities. —Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Those emotions are resonant throughout End of Summer. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈrez-ᵊn-ənt 

ˈrez-nənt

1

: continuing to sound

2

: of, relating to, or showing resonance

3

: strengthened and enriched by resonance

resonantly adverb

Medical Definition

resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈrez-ᵊn-ənt, ˈrez-nənt 

1

: capable of inducing resonance

2

: relating to or exhibiting resonance