resounding

[ ri-zoun-ding ]

adjective

1. making an echoing sound:

   a resounding thud.

2. uttered loudly:

   resounding speech.

3. impressively thorough or complete:

   a resounding popular success.

resounding

/ rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ /

adjective

1. clear and emphatic; unmistakable

   a resounding vote of confidence

2. full of or characterized by resonance; reverberating

   a resounding slap

Derived Forms

• reˈsoundingly, adverb

Other Words From

• re·sounding·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of resounding¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; resound, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Since his resounding election win earlier this month, Trump has named several close allies to fill high-ranking positions in his administration.

From BBC

Since his resounding election win earlier this month, Trump has steadily named those he wants to fill high-ranking positions in his administration, seeming to choose close allies over those with related policy experience.

From BBC

For some, the question has been answered, and it is a resounding no.

From Los Angeles Times

There have been many explanations offered for Trump’s resounding victory but for some there is one thing that stands out.

From BBC

On Fox News Wednesday, Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt insisted, "The American people delivered a resounding victory for President Trump and it gives him a mandate."

From Salon

Related Words

• earsplitting
• electrifying
• emphatic
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