resonant
REH-zuh-nuhnt
Resonant (adj) means Deep, rich, and echoing in sound. Example: “He has a resonant baritone voice.”
adj
1
Deep, rich, and echoing in sound.
"He has a resonant baritone voice."
2
Having a strong emotional or meaningful effect.
"The speech was especially resonant given recent events."
How to use resonant
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Word forms
- Plural
- resonants
- Comparative
- more resonant
- Superlative
- most resonant
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Etymology
Borrowed from French résonnant or Latin resonantem.
Synonyms
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resonating
evocative
resounding
redolent
reminiscent
remindful
reverberative
reverberating
remugient
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Frequently asked questions
What does “resonant” mean?
The word “resonant” means deep, rich, and echoing in sound.
How do you pronounce “resonant”?
“Resonant” is pronounced REH-zuh-nuhnt (/ˈɹɛzənənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “resonant” in a sentence?
Here is “resonant” used in a sentence: “He has a resonant baritone voice.”
What is another word for “resonant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “resonant” include remugient.
What part of speech is “resonant”?
“Resonant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “resonant” come from?
The word “resonant” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French résonnant or Latin resonantem.
How many meanings does “resonant” have?
“Resonant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: deep, rich, and echoing in sound.
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