Resounding — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ/ re·sound·ing

Meaning & Definition of Resounding

Resounding (adjective)

  1. producing or characterized by resonant sound, resonating
  2. impressively sonorous
  3. emphatic, unequivocal

Resounding (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. full of or characterized by the presence of noise

    "the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City"

    similar: clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, noisy, rackety, uproarious
    related: resonant, sonorous, buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, woolly, obstreperous, vociferous
    opposite: hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly
    near: calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

  2. marked by a high volume of sound

    "the emcee announced the winner in a resounding voice that could be heard all the way to the back of the hall"

    similar: blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, loud, piercing, plangent, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, thunderous
    related: brazen, dinning, discordant, noisy, obstreperous, raucous, rip-roaring, vociferous, grating, harsh, overloud, sharp, shrill, squealing, strident
    opposite: gentle, low, soft
    near: dead, quiet, silent, still, stilly, ultraquiet, calm, dreamy, peaceful, restful, serene, soothing, tranquil, hushed, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down)

  3. marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones

    "a resounding chord"

    similar: golden, orotund, plangent, resonant, reverberant, reverberating, reverberative, ringing, rotund, round, sonorous, vibrant
    related: deep, full, mellifluent, mellifluous, mellow, plummy, rich, loud, powerful, stentorian, thundering, thunderous
    near: cavernous, hollow, faint, low, murmurous, muted, smothered, soft, weak, thin, tinny

  4. marked by or uttered with forcefulness

    "a resounding defeat for the opposition party"

    similar: aggressive, assertive, dynamic, emphatic, energetic, forceful, full-blooded, muscular, strenuous, vehement, vigorous, violent
    related: decided, insistent, marked, pointed, absolute, categorical, clear, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal, arresting, compelling, conspicuous, impelling, noticeable, striking
    opposite: nonassertive, nonemphatic, unemphatic
    near: guarded, mild, uncompelling, weak, wishy-washy, ambiguous, equivocal, halting, hesitant, understated

Resounding (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to proclaim the glory of

    "folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore"

    similar: blessing, caroling, celebrating, emblazoning, exalting, extolling, glorifying, hymning, lauding, magnifying, praising
    related: adoring, belauding, deifying, idolizing, worshipping, acclaiming, applauding, commending, complimenting, hailing, renowning, saluting, chanting, cheering, eulogizing, rhapsodizing, citing, flattering, cracking up, recommending, touting
    near: blaming, censuring, reprehending, reprobating, criticizing, reproving, admonishing, chiding, keelhauling, rebuking, reprimanding, reproaching, castigating, lambasting

  2. to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves

    "thunder resounded across the plain"

    similar: echoing, reechoing, resonating, reverberating, sounding
    related: ringing, rolling
    near: dampening, damping, deadening, dulling, quieting

Related Entry: Resound (verb)

Resound is a different word from Resounding. The synonyms below are for resound, not for resounding.

  1. to proclaim the glory of

    "folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore"

    similar: bless, carol, celebrate, emblazon, exalt, extol, glorify, hymn, laud, magnify, praise
    related: adore, belaud, deify, idolize, worship, acclaim, applaud, commend, compliment, hail, renown, salute, chant, cheer, eulogize, rhapsodize, cite, flatter, crack up, recommend, tout
    near: blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate, criticize, reprove, admonish, chide, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, castigate, lambaste

  2. to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves

    "thunder resounded across the plain"

    similar: echo, reecho, resonate, reverberate, sound
    related: ring, roll
    near: damp, dampen, deaden, dull, quiet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Resounding

The most common words with a similar meaning to Resounding:

clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, noisy, rackety, uproarious, blaring, blasting, booming, deafening, earsplitting, loud, piercing, plangent, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, thunderous, golden, orotund, resonant, reverberant, reverberating, reverberative, rotund, round, vibrant, aggressive, assertive, dynamic, emphatic, energetic, forceful, full-blooded, muscular, strenuous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Resounding

Words with the opposite meaning of Resounding:

hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly, gentle, low, soft, nonassertive, nonemphatic, unemphatic

Related Words for Resounding

buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, woolly, obstreperous, vociferous, brazen, dinning, discordant, grating, harsh, overloud, sharp, shrill, squealing, strident, deep, full, mellifluent, mellifluous, mellow, plummy

Near Antonyms of Resounding

calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil, dead, still, ultraquiet, dreamy, restful, soothing, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down), cavernous, hollow, faint, murmurous, smothered, weak, thin, tinny, guarded, mild, uncompelling, wishy-washy, ambiguous, equivocal, halting, hesitant

Word Forms of Resounding

Derived words: resoundingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Resounding

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Resounding

What does "Resounding" mean?

"Resounding" means producing or characterized by resonant sound, resonating. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: producing or characterized by resonant sound, resonating. It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Resounding"?

Other words for "Resounding" include clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, noisy, rackety, uproarious and blaring. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Resounding" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Resounding"?

There are 128 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Resounding". Common alternatives include clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, noisy, rackety, uproarious, blaring, blasting and booming.

What is the opposite of "Resounding"?

Antonyms of "Resounding" include hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly and gentle. Near antonyms include calm, peaceful, serene and tranquil.

How do you use "Resounding" in a sentence?

Examples of "Resounding" in a sentence: "the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City"; "the emcee announced the winner in a resounding voice that could be heard all the way to the back of the hall"; "a resounding chord".

Is "Resounding" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Resounding" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Resounding"?

"Resounding" is pronounced /ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ/ and divided into syllables as re·sound·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Resounding"?

First known use: 15th century.