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resonant
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resonant
(adjective)
resonant
/
ˈ
rɛzənənt/
adjective
resonant
/
ˈ
rɛzənənt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of RESONANT
[
more resonant; most resonant
]
1
:
producing a loud, clear, deep sound
a
resonant
church bell
the
resonant
tones of the piano
He has a deep,
resonant
voice.
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strongly affecting someone especially with a particular quality
resonant
images of heroism
His words were
resonant
with meaning.
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— resonantly
adverb
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