resounding

adjective

re·​sound·​ing ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ How to pronounce resounding (audio)
 also  -ˈsau̇n-
1
: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2
a
: impressively sonorous
b
: emphatic, unequivocal
a resounding success
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
Recent Examples on the Web The city's response was a resounding 'no' to this heinous crime. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 June 2024 In a moving acceptance speech, his message was a resounding reminder to all listening. Isaiah Mikhail, Essence, 18 June 2024 That resounding answer from baseball’s highest scoring offense came after the Phillies (47-24) got to Burnes in the top of the fifth with an RBI groundout from right fielder Nick Castellanos and a sharp RBI single up the middle from third baseman Alec Bohm. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2024 Any decision could have resounding consequences for online sports betting across the state and the rest of the country, possibly even halting it in its tracks. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for resounding 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of resounding was in the 15th century

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“Resounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resounding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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

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