resounding
rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ
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Definition of resounding - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
successvery great or complete, especially success
  • The play was a resounding success with the audience.
emphatic overwhelming unqualified
2.
emphaticclear and emphatic, leaving no doubt
  • Her resounding victory was celebrated by everyone.
definite emphatic unmistakable
3.
acousticshaving a deep, rich sound that echoes
  • The resounding gong filled the hall with its echo.
booming echoing reverberating
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Expressions with resounding

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noticeable lack of response or noise
The resounding silence in the room was unsettling.
complete lack of success in a major way
The project was a resounding failure, costing millions.
very strong and clear refusal or rejection
The proposal received a resounding no from the committee.
very big achievement that everyone notices
Her new book was a resounding success.
major failure in a noticeable way
The movie was a resounding flop at the box office.

Origin of resounding

Latin, resonare (resound)

Terms with resounding included in their meaning

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loud noise
loud, deep resounding noise
sound
strike to cause a resounding noise

Examples of resounding in a sentence

  • The team's victory was a resounding triumph over their rivals.
  • The resounding applause filled the concert hall.
  • His resounding speech left a lasting impression on the audience.
  • The resounding laughter echoed through the auditorium.
  • Her resounding voice captivated the entire audience.

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  1. French:retentissant, résonnant, ...
  2. German:durchschlagend, eindeutig, ...
  3. Italian:strepitoso, schiacciante, ...
  4. Spanish:rotundo, resonante, ...
  5. Portuguese:retumbante, categórico, ...
  6. Chinese:巨大的, 响亮的, ...
  7. Japanese:大成功の, 圧倒的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُدَوٍّ, مدو, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַהְדְהֵד, מוֹחֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:оглушительный, громкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гучний, переконливий, ...
  12. Hindi:शानदार, जोरदार, ...
resound
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Definition of resound - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
loud soundemit a loud, prolonged sound
  • The halls resound with laughter during the celebration..
echo reverberate
2.
echoing soundecho or be repeated as an echo
  • Her achievements resound through the community..
echo reverberate
3.
influencehave a major effect or impact
  • The news of the victory resounded throughout the country.
affect impact influence
4.
filled with noisebe filled with particular noises
  • The hall resounded with applause after the performance.
echo reverberate ring
5.
fameDatedbe widely praised or famousDated
  • Her achievements resound in the scientific community.
acclaim celebrate extol
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Origin of resound

Latin, re- (again) + sonare (to sound)

Examples of resound in a sentence

  • Her voice resound through the empty hall.
  • The sound of laughter resound in the hall.
  • His words resound in my mind.
  • Her speech resounded with voters across the region.
  • The court ruling resounded far beyond the legal community.
  • The stadium resounded with cheers from the fans.

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  1. French:résonner, avoir un grand retentissement, ...
  2. German:widerhallen, nachhallen, ...
  3. Italian:risuonare, riecheggiare, ...
  4. Spanish:resonar, repercutir, ...
  5. Portuguese:ressoar, repercutir-se, ...
  6. Chinese:回响, 回荡, ...
  7. Japanese:響き渡る, 響く, ...
  8. Arabic:دَوَّى, تَرَدَّدَ صَداهُ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַדְהֵד, לְהִתְהַדֵּד, ...
  10. Russian:звучать, иметь большой эффект, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лунає, відлунювати, ...
  12. Hindi:गूँजना, गूँज उठना, ...

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