resonant — having a deep, full, reverberating sound
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a deep, full, reverberating sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrezənənt/
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
The musician forcefully struck the giant bronze gong, sending a deep, resonant vibration through the entire concert hall.
RE(again) + SON(sound) — a resonant space literally makes a single sound bounce back to your ears again and again.
The furious resident slammed a heavy hammer on the president's desk, creating a deep, resonant boom that shook the office.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin resonare, meaning 'to echo back' or 'to resound.' The word literally described sound bouncing back and reverberating.
Breakdown
re- (back/again) + son- (sound) + -ant (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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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.”
“The comedian's jokes were resonant with the audience's daily struggles, making everyone laugh and cry at the same time.”
“The cave's walls created such a resonant echo that his whisper sounded like a dramatic announcement.”
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