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resounding
adjective re·sound·ing \-ˈzau̇n-diŋ also -ˈsau̇n-\
: producing a loud, deep sound that lasts for a long time
: leaving no doubt : very definite
Full Definition of RESOUNDING
1
: producing or characterized by resonant sound : resonating
2
a : impressively sonorous b : emphatic, unequivocal <a resounding success>
— re·sound·ing·ly adverb
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First Known Use of RESOUNDING
15th century
Related to RESOUNDING
- Synonyms
- clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, rackety, noisy, uproarious
Rhymes with RESOUNDING
RESOUNDING Defined for Kids
resounding
adjective re·sound·ing \ri-ˈzau̇n-diŋ\
Definition of RESOUNDING for Kids
1
: producing resonant sound
2
: leaving no doubt <a resounding victory>
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