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resonant

[rez-uh-nuhnt] / ˈrɛz ə nənt /
ADJECTIVE
vibrant in sound
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mellow profound rich ringing sonorous thrilling
WEAK
beating booming clangorous consonant deep deep-toned earsplitting echoing electrifying enhanced full heightened intensified loud noisy orotund plangent powerful pulsating pulsing resounding reverberant reverberating roaring round sonorant stentorian strident throbbing thundering thunderous
Antonyms
WEAK
faint quiet

Example Sentences

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Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

When the cavity resonance matched the WS2 emission band, the light output increased by about 20 times compared to the least resonant cavity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Then the noise fell away as a deep, resonant toll of the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok rose - a part of "Number 29", a track in BTS's new album Arirang.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The campiness charge is what I find most resonant.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Billy opened his mouth, and out came a deep, resonant tone.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut