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   resonant

   /ˈrɛzənənt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or reverberate: "a full-throated and resonant guffaw" Similar deeplowsonorousfullfull-bodiedvibrantrichclearringingorotundbassbaritonebassoloudcarryingboomingthunderousthunderingplangentrare:pear-shapedcanorousOpposite faintthinweak
   • ▪ (of a place) filled or resounding with (a sound): "alpine valleys resonant with the sound of church bells" Similar reverberatingringingresoundingechoingfilledvibratingpulsating
   • ▪ having the ability to evoke enduring images, memories, or emotions: "the prints are resonant with traditions of Russian folk art and story" Similar evocativesuggestiveexpressiveredolentmovingpoignanthaunting
   • 2. (of a room, musical instrument, or hollow body) tending to reinforce or prolong sounds, especially by synchronous vibration: "the sound of these instruments, played in a resonant room, is unforgettable"
   • 3. relating to or bringing about resonance in a circuit, atom, or other object: technical "resonant absorption of radiation"
   • 4. (of a colour) enhancing or enriching another colour or colours by contrast: "the resonant reds, greens, and browns typical of Ribera's palette"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French résonnant or Latin resonant- ‘resounding’, from the verb resonare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + sonare ‘to sound’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. resonantly adverb

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   RESONANT definition: 1. clear and loud, or causing sounds to be clear and loud: 2. making you think of a similar…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of RESONANT is continuing to sound : echoing. How to use resonant in a sentence.

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   RESONANT meaning: 1. clear and loud, or causing sounds to be clear and loud: 2. making you think of a similar…. Learn more.

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   Resonant definition: resounding or echoing, as sounds. See examples of RESONANT used in a sentence.

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   Define resonant. resonant synonyms, resonant pronunciation, resonant translation, English dictionary definition of resonant. adj. 1. a. Strong and deep in tone; resounding: a resonant voice.

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   Resonant describes sound that is deep and rich. It also can mean deeply evocative. A resonant speech moves you by bringing to mind all that is good in the world: family, friends, laughter.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRESONANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   RESONANT definition: A resonant sound is loud and clear: . Learn more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESONANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. A sound that is resonant is deep and strong. His voice sounded oddly resonant in the empty room. He responded with a resonant laugh. Synonyms: sonorous, full, clear, rich More Synonyms of resonant. 2. adjective. Something that is resonant has a special meaning or is particularly important to people. [literary]

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    Definition of resonant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › resonant_adjresonant, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    What does the word resonant mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word resonant. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. resonant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. phonetics (1840s) visual arts (1880s) electronics (1880s) chemistry (1940s) particle physics (1940s)