resounding

adjective

re·​sound·​ing ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ 

 also  -ˈsau̇n-

1

: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating

2

a

: impressively sonorous

b

: emphatic, unequivocal

a resounding success

resoundingly adverb

Synonyms

• clamorous
• clangorous
• clattering
• clattery
• noisy
• rackety
• uproarious

Examples of resounding in a Sentence

The class answered with a resounding no.

the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City

Recent Examples on the Web

Rocky has had a resounding impact on the creative industries and popular culture this year – from his Paris Fashion Week debut to designing the retro futuristic neighbourhood in the Moncler’s The City of Genius in Shanghai. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024

The Orlando Pride celebrated their first home playoff game with a resounding 4-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars on Friday night. —Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024

Gunther, especially after losing to Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel and being portrayed as a lesser version of his former self in recent weeks, needs a resounding victory in Vancouver. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

His resounding victory sent a clear message to the rest of the world that chaos won’t be tolerated. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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