resounding
adjective
re·sound·ing ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ 
also -ˈsau̇n-
1
: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2
a
: impressively sonorous
b
: emphatic, unequivocal
a resounding success
resoundingly adverb
Synonyms
- clamorous
- clangorous
- clattering
- clattery
- noisy
- rackety
- uproarious
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Example Sentences
The class answered with a resounding no. the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City
Recent Examples on the Web Even with injuries to Godwin and multiple offensive linemen, Brady spearheaded a resounding victory. 
Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 The Utes reinforce their conference supremacy with a resounding victory at the Rose Bowl, effectively eliminating the Bruins from the Pac-12 race by early October. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 The resounding defeat of Liz Cheney was more than the rejection of a brave and principled individual. Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 Marcus Smart hits one of his two fourth-quarter threes en route to the Celtics' resounding win. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 The primaries follow a resounding win in Ohio’s May 3 contest by Trump’s Senate candidate, JD Vance. Marc Levy And Gary D. Robertson, Anchorage Daily News, 16 May 2022 The Beavers broke open a competitive matchup with a flurry of late-inning runs to beat Xavier 9-0, polishing off yet another resounding win in the Sanderson Ford College Baseball Classic. Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 25 Feb. 2022 Clyburn credits Biden heeding that advice for his resounding win in South Carolina, the primary that turned around Biden's struggling bid for the White House. Peter Weber, The Week, 31 Jan. 2022 The resounding defeat for labor leaders made some more interested in cutting deals, rather than risk repeating a similar loss elsewhere in the country. Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg.com, 28 Jan. 2022 See More
Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 The Utes reinforce their conference supremacy with a resounding victory at the Rose Bowl, effectively eliminating the Bruins from the Pac-12 race by early October. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 The resounding defeat of Liz Cheney was more than the rejection of a brave and principled individual. Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 Marcus Smart hits one of his two fourth-quarter threes en route to the Celtics' resounding win. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 The primaries follow a resounding win in Ohio’s May 3 contest by Trump’s Senate candidate, JD Vance. Marc Levy And Gary D. Robertson, Anchorage Daily News, 16 May 2022 The Beavers broke open a competitive matchup with a flurry of late-inning runs to beat Xavier 9-0, polishing off yet another resounding win in the Sanderson Ford College Baseball Classic. Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 25 Feb. 2022 Clyburn credits Biden heeding that advice for his resounding win in South Carolina, the primary that turned around Biden's struggling bid for the White House. Peter Weber, The Week, 31 Jan. 2022 The resounding defeat for labor leaders made some more interested in cutting deals, rather than risk repeating a similar loss elsewhere in the country. Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg.com, 28 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
resounding
adjective
re·sound·ing ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ
1
: producing resonant sound
2
: leaving no doubt
a resounding victory
resounding 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in noisy
full of or characterized by the presence of noise the resounding hubbub of the streets of New York City Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- noisy
- clattering
- buzzing
- roaring
- resonant
- clamorous
- uproarious
- clattery
- humming
- murmuring
- sonorous
- clangorous
- rackety
- raucous
- boisterous
- vociferous
- romping
- blustery
- roistering
- rowdy
- rip-roaring
- woolly
- tumultuous
- wooly
- obstreperous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- silent
- soundless
- quiet
- hushed
- noiseless
- calm
- serene
- peaceful
- stilled
- tranquil
- stilly
2
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- loud
- deafening
- ringing
- thunderous
- roaring
- thundering
- blasting
- shrill
- booming
- piercing
- earsplitting
- stentorian
- sonorous
- blaring
- clamorous
- plangent
- noisy
- slam-bang
- vociferous
- clangorous
- raucous
- strident
- brazen
- discordant
- squealing
- rip-roaring
- harsh
- dinning
- obstreperous
- grating
- overloud
- sharp
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- silent
- gentle
- soft
- low
- quiet
- still
- dead
- muffled
- calm
- soothing
- serene
- muted
- peaceful
- dreamy
- hushed
- tranquil
- restful
- toned (down)
- stilly
- ultraquiet
- softened
3
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones a resounding chord Synonyms & Similar Words
- ringing
- reverberating
- round
- loud
- resonant
- vibrant
- sonorous
- reverberant
- deep
- powerful
- mellow
- golden
- thunderous
- thundering
- plangent
- rotund
- orotund
- reverberative
- mellifluous
- stentorian
- rich
- full
- mellifluent
- plummy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hollow
- cavernous
- faint
- muted
- soft
- low
- weak
- murmurous
- thin
- smothered
- tinny
4
as in emphatic
marked by or uttered with forcefulness a resounding defeat for the opposition party Synonyms & Similar Words
- emphatic
- vigorous
- violent
- aggressive
- vehement
- dynamic
- forceful
- insistent
- energetic
- clear
- pointed
- assertive
- marked
- muscular
- striking
- compelling
- unequivocal
- strenuous
- absolute
- unambiguous
- noticeable
- categorical
- decided
- full-blooded
- plain
- conspicuous
- categoric
- arresting
- impelling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- mild
- unemphatic
- weak
- nonemphatic
- equivocal
- ambiguous
- nonassertive
- uncompelling
- halting
- hesitant
- guarded
- understated
- wishy-washy
resounding
2 of 2verb
1
as in praising
to proclaim the glory of folk songs that resound the noble deeds of the nation's heroes of yore Synonyms & Similar Words
- praising
- celebrating
- blessing
- hymning
- lauding
- extolling
- emblazoning
- applauding
- cheering
- hailing
- saluting
- exalting
- carolling
- acclaiming
- worshipping
- chanting
- worshiping
- commending
- caroling
- citing
- magnifying
- complimenting
- glorifying
- rhapsodizing
- belauding
- eulogizing
- recommending
- adoring
- flattering
- renowning
- idolizing
- deifying
- touting
- cracking up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- blaming
- chiding
- admonishing
- criticizing
- reproving
- censuring
- reprehending
- rebuking
- reprobating
- reproaching
- reprimanding
- keelhauling
- castigating
- lambasting
2
as in echoing
to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves thunder resounded across the plain Synonyms & Similar Words
- echoing
- reverberating
- resonating
- ringing
- sounding
- reechoing
- rolling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- quieting
- damping
- dampening
- deadening
- dulling