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

So at the same time as investors have been seeking investments outside the public markets, there has been a resounding demand for private credit from nonbank institutions. —Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

On the other hand, the Trump campaign scheduled four events in the Tar Heel State in the final three days of the campaign — hardly a decision that bespeaks resounding confidence. —Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024

Like Joe, the Lioness series continues to run on the mythical boomer centrist’s vague distrust in our institutions undercut by a resounding belief in the fractured American white-hat mythos. —Andy Andersen, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024

Standing atop a makeshift stage on the Dodger Stadium infield Sunday night, Dave Roberts grabbed hold of the mic, lifted his right arm toward the sky and asked the Chavez Ravine crowd a simple, resounding question. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 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