Antonyms for resounding


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-zoun-ding
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈzaʊn dɪŋ


Definition of resounding

Origin :
  • late 14c., present participle adjective from resound (v.). Figurative use from 1630s. Related: Resoundingly.
  • adj resonant
Example sentences :
  • In the distance there were attacks upon walls, and we could hear the resounding shocks.
  • Extract from : « The Flood » by Emile Zola
  • And seizing her in his arms he picked her up and gave her a resounding kiss.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • The key grated in the lock, and Crispin answered it with a resounding snore.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • I hit the deck with a resounding thud, and the cane came clattering after.
  • Extract from : « Lighter Than You Think » by Nelson Bond
  • At that instant a dull but resounding thump was heard on the roof overhead.
  • Extract from : « A Waif of the Mountains » by Edward S. Ellis
  • A resounding “chirrup” and the weary beasts strained at their neck-yoke.
  • Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • Hurras and hellos were resounding off on every side and corner of the steamer.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine -- Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 » by Various
  • He spoke ever of his dear Viennese, and their resounding city.
  • Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8) » by Various
  • The hard, resounding clash of his heels on the rock underfoot stopped.
  • Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton
  • He drained the bottle; then hurled it into the garbage pail with a resounding crash.
  • Extract from : « The Doorway » by Evelyn E. Smith

Synonyms for resounding

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