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resounding

/rɪˈzaʊn.dɪŋ/

[/rɪˈzaʊn.dɪŋ/]

unmistakable and emphatic

Advancedadjective

Definition

Something resounding is loud, clear, and emphatic, leaving no doubt. A resounding success is a great and obvious one.

Example

The campaign was a resounding success.

The campaign was a resounding success.

Etymology

From 'resound', from Latin 'resonare', meaning to echo.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to emphasize a clear, emphatic outcome.

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