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

No lasting peace, including one that might result in a Palestinian state, can come in the region until the war ends, beginning with a resounding Israeli victory. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025

That was a big, resounding, crushing penny drop — but in the best way possible for me. —Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025

Commenters on TikTok were in resounding agreement with Gallo’s take. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024

But what a resounding response Ohio State had in a 42-14 shellacking of a Tennessee team that allowed more than 20 points only twice in the regular season with 31 on the high end. —Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Dec. 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