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resonanthaving a deep, full, reverberating sound

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a deep, full, reverberating sound

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrezənənt/

Korean meaning: 깊고 풍부한 울림을 가진, 공명하는

Korean pronunciation: **레**저넌트

Example Sentences

  • The resonant sound of the grandfather clock reminded him of his childhood home.
  • Her story was so resonant that even the tough critics were moved to tears.
  • The comedian's jokes were resonant with the audience's daily struggles, making everyone laugh and cry at the same time.

resonant

ADJECTIVE

//ˈrezənənt//

having a deep, full, reverberating sound

resonant concept
💡 Concept

a bell ringer pulls hard on a thick rope attached to an enormous bronze church bell above. The bell swings with great force as the striker hits the metal surface. Deep sound waves visually ripple outward from the bell in expanding circles. The stone walls and columns seem to vibrate as the sound bounces back and forth. Other people in the cathedral cover their ears while looking up in awe at the powerful sound filling the entire space. having a deep, full, reverberating sound

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈrezənənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrezənənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootson
Suffix--ant

Origin

From Latin resonare, meaning 'to echo back' or 'to resound.' The word literally described sound bouncing back and reverberating.

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🎵Rhyme

consonantdissonant
consonant
dissonant

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📝Examples

The resonant sound of the grandfather clock reminded him of his childhood home.

Her story was so resonant that even the tough critics were moved to tears.

😄 Fun example

The comedian's jokes were resonant with the audience's daily struggles, making everyone laugh and cry at the same time.

😄 Fun example

The cave's walls created such a resonant echo that his whisper sounded like a dramatic announcement.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

echoingreverberatingsonorousprofoundmeaningful

Antonyms

flatdullmeaningless

Related

resonateresonanceechoreverberateamplify