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Antonyms for resonant

Grammar : Adj
Spell : rez-uh-nuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛz ə nənt

Definition of resonant

Origin :
  • 1590s, from Latin resonantem (nominative resonans), present participle of resonare (see resonance).
  • adj vibrant in sound
Example sentences :
  • The sound of the gong, seconded by the electrifying and resonant "Aboard!"
  • Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various
  • Thayer broke the silence which followed, and his accent was resonant again.
  • Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • These were the glory of her countenance, these and her resonant black hair.
  • Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker
  • Look at their beloved bellies, so smooth, so elastic, so resonant!
  • Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker
  • "It shall be heard, then," said a voice: a voice inexplicable; resonant; divine.
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
  • You found a pleasure in the resonant sweetness of his voice.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service
  • The voice was hers, but its tones were resonant with contempt!
  • Extract from : « The Secret of the Storm Country » by Grace Miller White
  • The words were spoken deliberately, in a voice that was resonant and slow.
  • Extract from : « Margaret Tudor » by Annie T. Colcock
  • They had hardly got settled when they heard the resonant tones of the announcer.
  • Extract from : « The Radio Boys at the Sending Station » by Allen Chapman
  • Therefore I habitually think of things as coloured and resonant.
  • Extract from : « The World I Live In » by Helen Keller

Synonyms for resonant

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