Resoundingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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resoundingly

 

[ rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.

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Word Description / Examples
resoundingly

This word is best used when describing something that is heard very clearly and powerfully, often carrying a sense of importance or decisiveness.

  • The proposal was resoundingly approved by the committee
  • They won the match resoundingly, with a score of 5-0
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.

  • He spoke loudly so everyone at the back could hear
  • The music was playing loudly, disturbing the neighbors
vibrantly

Best suited for describing sounds that are full of energy and life. This word often conveys a sense of enthusiasm and liveliness.

  • The street performer played his drum vibrantly, attracting a crowd
  • Her vibrantly delivered speech inspired everyone present
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.

  • The actor's sonorous voice captivated the entire audience
  • The daughter sang sonorously, filling the room with her vibrant notes

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.