resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈre-zə-nənt 

ˈrez-nənt

1

: continuing to sound : echoing

2

a

: capable of inducing resonance

b

: relating to or exhibiting resonance

3

a

: intensified and enriched by or as if by resonance

a resonant voice

b

: marked by grandiloquence

resonant noun

resonantly adverb

Synonyms

• golden
• orotund
• plangent
• resounding
• reverberant
• reverberating
• reverberative
• ringing
• rotund
• round
• sonorous
• vibrant

Examples of resonant in a Sentence

the resonant tones of the piano

He has a deep, resonant voice.

His words were resonant with meaning.

Recent Examples on the Web

More than 50 years later, her awkward but deeply charming coming-of-age story is still richly resonant. —Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024

Indelible characters, taut prose, deft pacing, and resonant questions about bearing witness make this a winner. —Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024

During the day’s gathering of editors, travel specialists, and industry insiders, nothing was clearer or more resonant than the idea that travel’s purpose is to facilitate human connection. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024

His signature custom bullseye guitars are instantly recognizable, just a small part of the uniquely resonant branding Wylde has created. —Jim Ryan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈrez-ᵊn-ənt 

ˈrez-nənt

1

: continuing to sound

2

: of, relating to, or showing resonance

3

: strengthened and enriched by resonance

resonantly adverb

Medical Definition

resonant

adjective

res·​o·​nant ˈrez-ᵊn-ənt, ˈrez-nənt 

1

: capable of inducing resonance

2

: relating to or exhibiting resonance