resonant
UK: ˈrɛz(ə)nənt | US: ˈrɛzənənt
adj. producing or characterized by resonance; deep, clear, and continuing to sound or vibrate
adj. (figuratively) evoking a strong emotional or intellectual response
The word "resonant" originates from Latin resonare ("to resound"), combining re- (indicating repetition or intensity) and sonare ("to sound"). The suffix -ant was adopted from Old French, forming adjectives meaning "performing or causing an action." Thus, "resonant" literally means "sounding back" or "continuing to sound," reflecting both its acoustic and figurative meanings.
The singer’s voice was rich and resonant, filling the concert hall.
The canyon walls made the echoes deeply resonant.
His speech contained resonant themes that inspired the audience.
The violin’s resonant tones lingered in the air.
The poem’s resonant imagery stayed with me long after reading it.