RESOUNDING Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ

Definition of resounding

as in noisy

full of or characterized by the presence of noise the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City

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as in loud

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

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as in ringing

marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones a resounding chord

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as in emphatic

marked by or uttered with forcefulness a resounding defeat for the opposition party

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resounding

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verb

present participle of resound

as in praising

to proclaim the glory of folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore

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as in echoing

to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves thunder resounded across the plain

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Recent Examples of resounding

Adjective

As the Mooton host approaches in the forest, the sounds of a war drum fill the air, like a resounding heartbeat. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Before that loss, though, the team's performance had been a resounding success. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Verb

Stephen Eustaquio looked resounding and committed as a second-half substitute. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Both Paxton and Platner won resounding victories in their primaries over more establishment candidates who were comparatively free of scandal. — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for resounding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for resounding

Adjective

The household surveys always noisy, but this is very, very large.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
For three decades, in an increasingly noisy and stress-filled world, Miraval Arizona has embraced its philosophy of Life in Balance, pioneering the concept of transformative wellbeing through mindfulness.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of noisy

Adjective

Martha-Mary Chapel, Sudbury Reverend Bryce (Toby Huss) presides over the town church, where mysterious ringing bells seem to indicate something dark is afoot.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
The quote sounded more like a statement of facts than a ringing endorsement.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of ringing

Adjective

Judge William Sullivan gave an emphatic instruction to jurors to dismiss Heilbrun's testimony regarding Clancy's Catholic upbringing.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
Eating it inspires an appreciation for the seamless integration of Mexican and Middle Eastern influences, melding to a state of emphatic brilliance in each bite.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphatic

Verb

While praising Green’s composure, accuracy, consistency and feel, Westlake coach Rick Clausen also singled out the offensive line.

— Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Yiannopoulos also continued to have his eye on national politics, working on the 2024 presidential campaign of Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who fell from grace after praising Adolf Hitler and making a series of antisemitic comments.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of praising

Verb

Their statements arrived within hours of each other, echoing the same split-screen convergence playing out in Arizona.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Natural materials like wood and stone are used throughout the villa, echoing the architecture of ancient Ayutthaya.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of echoing

Adjective

Before the researchers could start sampling it, though, a deafening roar suddenly filled the tunnel.

— James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
Dixon said other issues to be considered are the deafening roar of traffic passing under the footbridge on I-91 and how to soften it.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

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