adj C2 Proficient

resounding

rih-ZOWN-dihng

Resounding (adj) means Emphatic and unmistakable; leaving no doubt. Example: “The team won by a resounding margin.”

adj

Emphatic and unmistakable; leaving no doubt.

"The team won by a resounding margin."

"Her proposal was met with a resounding no."

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

more resounding comparative, most resounding superlative

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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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