reverberative

adjective

ri-ˈvər-bə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce reverberative (audio)
Definition of reverberativenext
as in ringing
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones the reverberative sounds of the pipe organ filled every corner of the majestic Gothic cathedral

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverberative
  1. ringing
  2. round
  3. vibrant
  4. resonant
  5. loud
  6. powerful
  7. golden
  8. sonorous
Adjective
  • His ringing, carefree laugh mixed with soaring rhetoric about democracy, working families and hope.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Frey’s slow strumming and ringing, open chords add a country feel to what is, at its essence, an R&B waltz, and Meisner’s walking bass line summons a bluegrass feel.
    Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • For popular half-day hikes, popular jaunts include the Smith Spring Trail (around two miles round-trip), Devil’s Hall Trail (around 4 miles round-trip), or McKittrick Canyon Trail (between 5 and 7 miles round-trip).
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • In green and in red, and even in gold, Skinny and round, wispy and bold.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of round
Adjective
  • The Princess of Wales wore a vibrant forest green coat courtesy of Alexander McQueen — one of the royal’s go-to designers.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
  • More than 100 murals are spread throughout the city, both large and small, many of which highlight Louisville's vibrant culture and history.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of vibrant
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of resonant
Adjective
  • Mangione’s previous appearance in court included a loud outburst when he was lead into the building, but this morning’s proceedings went quietly and Mangione seemed in good spirits.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • However, Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder dismissed these claims, stating that the drones are unlikely involved in intelligence gathering due to their loud and bright nature.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • In Nosferatu, Muir delivers some of her most powerful work yet.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Change Your Team's Stereotypical Mindset Through Education A powerful tip for resonating authentically with diverse media is to avoid assuming each ethnicity only connects with its own.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of powerful
Adjective
  • Made using a French choux-style pastry of butter, flour, and eggs that is cooked on the stove top, these crab puffs get piped onto a sheet pan, then baked until golden brown and perfectly airy and crisp.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • However, America’s golden girls aren’t the only Olympians taking to the collegiate stage.
    Caroline Price, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • An early title card commemorating James Earl Jones, who died in September at age 93 and whose sonorous voice dignified and shaped the character of Mufasa for generations of Lion King fans, strikes a tender chord.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • For plumbing more sonorous depths, there is the optional Roku Wireless Subwoofer (another $180).
    Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 3 May 2020
Definition of sonorous
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reverberating

reverberative

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