resonating
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Producing or characterized by resonance; having a deep, full, reverberating, or ringing sound or quality. It describes a sound that is amplified, enriched, or prolonged by vibration, often giving an impression of depth, richness, or power.
Usage
- The adjective "resonating" is used to describe a sound, voice, or tone that is not thin or flat but is instead full, vibrant, and often seems to linger or fill a space.
- It can also be used figuratively to describe an idea, message, or feeling that evokes a strong, deep, or widespread response, similar to how a resonant sound wave travels and amplifies.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The singer's resonating voice filled the concert hall without a microphone.
- We heard the low, resonating hum of the cello from the next room.
- The resonating boom of the cannon echoed across the valley.
- (Figurative) His speech on unity contained a resonating message that stayed with the audience long after he finished.
Advanced Usage
- "To be resonating with": (Figurative) To evoke a strong feeling of agreement, recognition, or shared experience. This is a common figurative extension of the word.
- The poet's words about loss were resonating with everyone in the room.
Variants and Related Words
- Resonant (adj): A direct synonym, meaning the same as "resonating."
- He has a deep, resonant voice.
- Resonate (verb): To produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound; or to evoke a feeling of shared emotion or recognition.
- The music seemed to resonate in the ancient stone chamber.
- Her story about perseverance resonated with many entrepreneurs.
- Resonance (noun): The quality of being resonant; the reinforcement or prolongation of sound by reflection or synchronous vibration.
- The design of the room gave the speaker's voice great resonance.
Synonyms
- Reverberant: Re-echoing, resounding.
- Sonorous: Imposingly deep and full.
- Vibrant: Pulsing with energy or sound.
- Full-bodied: Rich and strong in quality (often for sound or flavor).
Antonyms
- Thin: Lacking fullness or depth.
- Weak: Lacking power or intensity.
- Faint: Barely audible.
- Dull: Lacking resonance or sharpness.
Adjective
- characterized by resonance
- a resonant voice
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