resounding
UK: rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ | US: rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ
adj. 1. (of a sound) loud and clear; echoing.
adj. 2. (of success, victory, etc.) emphatic; unmistakably great.
The word "resounding" originates from the verb "resound," which combines the prefix "re-" (meaning "again") with "sound" (from Old English "sund," meaning "noise" or "tone"). The "-ing" suffix turns it into an adjective. Historically, "resound" described sounds echoing or repeating, later extending metaphorically to describe emphatic successes (e.g., a "resounding victory"). The morphemes reflect both literal and figurative amplification.
The resounding applause filled the concert hall.
Their team achieved a resounding win in the finals.
The bell’s resounding chime echoed across the valley.
The policy received resounding support from the public.
Her speech ended with resounding clarity.