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res·o·nant
resonant
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- pronunciation:
- re
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nnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
resounding or reverberating; echoing.
Our voices were resonant in the large, empty room.- synonyms:
- echoing, resonating, resounding, reverberating
- antonyms:
- dull
- similar words:
- booming, clanging, ringing
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definition 2: |
full and deep in sound.
I love the resonant sound of a cello or double bass.- synonyms:
- full, reverberant, rich, rotund, round, sonorous
- antonyms:
- dull
- similar words:
- bass, booming, deep, hollow, orotund, sepulchral, thunderous, vibrant
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definition 3: |
causing amplification of sound.
The music hall was built to be resonant.- synonyms:
- echoing, resounding, reverberating
- similar words:
- hollow, reflecting, ringing, sepulchral
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definition 4: |
relating to a physical system that is producing resonance.
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related words: |
brilliant, clarion, deep, musical |
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derivation: |
resonantly (adv.) |
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