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

They’re well thought through programs pairing like-minded acts that may share a style or a resonant era or a beat. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025

The series, on the air from 1957 and 1963, is a resonant symbol of ’50s nostalgia, one to which conservative Catholics have returned as a template for modeling natural law. —Peter H. Schwartz, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025

Leaders who prioritize this environment encourage open dialogue, leading to innovative strategies and more resonant campaigns. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025

His deep, resonant bass voice reaches its full potential in the reverend’s moving and emotional final oration. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resonant

• nonresonant

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