Resoundingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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resoundingly
[ rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli ]
in a loud and resonant manner
Resoundingly means in a loud and resonant manner. It is used to describe something that produces a strong and echoing sound.
Synonyms
loudly, sonorously, vibrantly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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resoundingly |
This word is best used when describing something that is heard very clearly and powerfully, often carrying a sense of importance or decisiveness.
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loudly |
Use this word to refer to sounds that are high in volume. It is the most straightforward option for describing any sound that comes across strongly and can be heard from a distance.
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vibrantly |
Best suited for describing sounds that are full of energy and life. This word often conveys a sense of enthusiasm and liveliness.
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sonorously |
This word is ideal for describing deep, rich, and pleasantly resonant sounds. It often pertains to voices or musical sounds, evoking a sense of richness or depth.
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Examples of usage
- The victory was celebrated resoundingly with cheers and applause.
- The thunder resounded resoundingly through the valley.
- The alarm clock went off resoundingly, waking everyone in the house.
- The music echoed resoundingly in the empty hall.
- The applause resounded resoundingly after the performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "resoundingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retumbantemente
🇮🇳 गूंजते हुए
🇩🇪 schallend
🇮🇩 dengan sangat keras
🇺🇦 гучно
🇵🇱 donośnie
🇯🇵 響き渡るように
🇫🇷 résonamment
🇪🇸 rotundamente
🇹🇷 gürültülü bir şekilde
🇰🇷 울리게
🇸🇦 بصوت عالٍ
🇨🇿 rezonantně
🇸🇰 rezonantne
🇨🇳 响亮地
🇸🇮 odmevno
🇮🇸 með miklum hljómi
🇰🇿 жаңғырықты
🇬🇪 ხმამაღლა
🇦🇿 yüksək səslə
🇲🇽 rotundamente
Etymology
The word 'resoundingly' is derived from the verb 'resound,' which comes from the Middle English word 'resounen,' ultimately from the Latin 'resonare,' meaning 'to resound.' The adverb 'resoundingly' has been in use since the 19th century to describe loud and echoing sounds.
See also: resounding.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,648, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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