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resounding

adjective
re·​sound·​ing | \ ri-ˈzau̇n-diÅ‹ also -ˈsau̇n- How to pronounce resounding (audio) \

Definition of resounding

1 : producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2a : impressively sonorous
b : emphatic, unequivocal a resounding success

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Other Words from resounding

resoundingly adverb

Examples of resounding in a Sentence

The class answered with a resounding no. the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City

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And more recently, people have also taken to belting out the protest slogans from their homes at 10 pm every night in a resounding show of unity. Mary Hui, Quartz, "A guide to the most important chants of Hong Kong’s protests," 2 Sep. 2019 The Detroit Lions finished up their preseason schedule on Thursday night with a resounding thud, losing to the Cleveland Browns, 20-16. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, "Aftermaths of Detroit Lions' winless preseasons: Barry Sanders, snowballs and Wayne Fontes," 1 Sep. 2019 Liverpool continued its 100% start to the season with a resounding 3-0 victory Saturday away at Burnley to stay atop of the Premier League. Matias Grez, CNN, "Liverpool maintains perfect start to the season to stay top of Premier League," 31 Aug. 2019 Vestavia Hills opened the season emphatically with a resounding 49-7 victory over rival Homewood Friday night at Waldrop Stadium. Al.com Reports, al, "Birmingham HS football roundup: Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Thompson and Bessemer City earn wins," 30 Aug. 2019 For sure, yesterday’s ruling was a resounding setback for J&J even as its investors cheered. Ellen Florian, Fortune, "What the Sackler Offer and the J&J Opioid Verdict Tell Us About the Next Big Test for Drugmakers—an Ohio Trial in October," 27 Aug. 2019 The most resounding came with 5 minutes, 41 seconds to play in the third quarter, a 58-yard bomb that cleared the crossbar. Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "On ‘thin ice,’ Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro finds his footing and nails a 58-yard field goal versus the Colts," 24 Aug. 2019 When Morrison came onto the stage, the audience rose to their feet and gave a resounding round of applause. Clint Smith, The New Republic, "The Sound and Silence of Toni Morrison," 6 Aug. 2019 Even in the grocery store, purchasing products that are ethically sourced can have a resounding impact. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "School for Orphaned Baby Orangutans Helps the Young Primates Grow Up and Graduate to the Wild," 1 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of resounding

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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resounding

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of resounding

: producing a loud, deep sound that lasts for a long time
: leaving no doubt : very definite

resounding

adjective
re·​sound·​ing | \ ri-ˈzau̇n-diÅ‹ How to pronounce resounding (audio) \

Kids Definition of resounding

1 : producing resonant sound
2 : leaving no doubt a resounding victory

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