# resounding

/ɹiˈsaʊndɪŋ/ (US) · /ɹɪzˈaʊndɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/resounding
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

very loud or clear, or used to describe a success that is complete and impressive. You use it when a sound fills a space or when a victory is very easy to see.

For teachers: producing a loud, deep, or echoing sound; figuratively, used to describe a success or quality that is emphatic and unmistakable. Often used attributively to intensify a noun.

## Examples

- The team won a resounding victory yesterday.
- The speaker's voice was resounding in the empty hall, making every word easy to hear.
- Despite the initial skepticism from the board, the new policy was a resounding success, leading to a significant increase in employee satisfaction across all departments.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun like 'victory', 'success', or 'no'.

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