resound

[ri-zound]

verb (used without object)

1. to echo or ring with sound, as a place.

2. to make an echoing sound, or sound loudly, as a metallic object.

   A gong resounded.

3. to ring or be echoed, as sounds.

4. to be celebrated or notably important.

   His name resounds in the pages of history.

verb (used with object)

1. to reecho (a sound).

2. to give forth or utter loudly.

3. to proclaim loudly (praise, disapproval, etc.).

resound

/ rɪˈzaʊnd /

verb

1. to ring or echo with sound; reverberate

   the hall resounded with laughter

2. to make a prolonged echoing noise

   the trumpet resounded

3. (of sounds) to echo or ring

4. to be widely famous

   his achievements resounded throughout India

Word History and Origins

Origin of resound¹

1350–1400; Middle English resounen < Middle French resoner < Latin resonāre, equivalent to re- re- + sonāre to sound ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of resound¹

C14: from Old French resoner , from Latin resonāre to sound again

Example Sentences

The messaging is not resounding on what Democrats are trying to do.

From BBC

The answer, of course, is likely a resounding no.

From Salon

Foster said he considered Thursday’s event, the largest the store has held since moving to its new location, to be a resounding success.

From Los Angeles Times

The past five Ryder Cups have ended in resounding victories for the home side.

From BBC

“CODA,” the heartwarming drama about the child of Deaf adults, made a resounding noise at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• echo 
• reverberate 
• vibrate