adj
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resounding
rih-ZOWN-dihng
Resounding (adj) means Emphatic and unmistakable; leaving no doubt. Example: “The team won by a resounding margin.”
adj
1
Emphatic and unmistakable; leaving no doubt.
"The team won by a resounding margin."
"Her proposal was met with a resounding no."
2
Loud, deep, and echoing.
"The bell gave a resounding clang."
How to use resounding
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Common pairings
a resounding success
a resounding victory
a resounding no
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more resounding
- Superlative
- most resounding
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Etymology
From "resound" plus "-ing".
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What does “resounding” mean?
The word “resounding” means emphatic and unmistakable; leaving no doubt.
How do you pronounce “resounding”?
“Resounding” is pronounced rih-ZOWN-dihng (/ɹɪˈzaʊn.dɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “resounding” in a sentence?
Here is “resounding” used in a sentence: “The team won by a resounding margin.”
What part of speech is “resounding”?
“Resounding” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “resounding” have?
“Resounding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: emphatic and unmistakable; leaving no doubt.
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