Antonyms for resounding

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ri-zoun-ding

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈzaʊn dɪŋ

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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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