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resonant

 

[ ˈrɛzənənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound

producing or characterized by a full, deep, or rich sound

Synonyms

resounding, sonorous, vibrant.

Examples of usage

  • The resonant voice of the opera singer filled the concert hall.
  • The resonant sound of the bell echoed through the valley.
Context #2 | Adjective

impact

having an effect that continues to have a powerful impact or influence

Synonyms

meaningful, memorable, significant.

Examples of usage

  • His resonant speech moved the audience to tears.
  • The novel had a resonant theme that stayed with the readers long after they finished it.
Context #3 | Adjective

resonance

having the ability to evoke or suggest enduring images, memories, or emotions

Synonyms

emotional, evocative, suggestive.

Examples of usage

  • The painting had a resonant quality that transported viewers to another time.
  • Her words had a resonant impact on him, making him reflect on his past.

Translations

Translations of the word "resonant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resonante

🇮🇳 अनुनादी

🇩🇪 resonant

🇮🇩 beresonansi

🇺🇦 резонансний

🇵🇱 rezonansowy

🇯🇵 共鳴する (きょうめいする)

🇫🇷 résonant

🇪🇸 resonante

🇹🇷 rezonanslı

🇰🇷 공명하는

🇸🇦 رنان

🇨🇿 rezonantní

🇸🇰 rezonančný

🇨🇳 共鸣的 (gòngmíng de)

🇸🇮 resonanten

🇮🇸 hljómfagur

🇰🇿 резонансты

🇬🇪 რეზონანსული

🇦🇿 rezonanslı

🇲🇽 resonante

Etymology

The word 'resonant' derives from the Latin word 'resonant-' (stem of 'resonans'), present participle of 'resonare' meaning 'to resound'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe sounds that are deep, full, and rich. Over time, its meaning expanded to include impact and emotional resonance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,722, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.