Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that is very loud, clear, and emphatic: Describes an action done with a powerful, echoing, or unmistakably strong sound or effect.
   • In a manner that is overwhelmingly decisive or emphatic: Describes an action or result that is very clear, strong, and leaves no doubt.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The audience cheered resoundingly for the winning team. (The audience cheered very loudly and enthusiastically.)
  • The proposal was defeated resoundingly in the vote. (The proposal was defeated by a very large and decisive margin.)
  • He then so resoundingly denounced his former friend. (He denounced his former friend in a very forceful and emphatic manner.)

Advanced Usage

• "To win/vote/defeat resoundingly": To achieve a victory or result that is overwhelmingly clear and decisive.

  • The incumbent president was re-elected resoundingly. (The president was re-elected with a very large majority of votes.)

• "To echo/resound resoundingly": To produce a sound that is very loud and reverberating (though this can be somewhat redundant).

  • The bells rang out resoundingly across the valley. (The bells rang very loudly and clearly across the valley.)

Variants and Related Words

• Resounding (adj): Very loud; emphatic and unequivocal.
  • The concert was a resounding success. (The concert was an extremely clear and great success.)
• Resound (verb): To ring or echo with sound; to be filled with sound; to be widely celebrated or famous.
  • The hall resounded with applause. (The hall was filled with the loud sound of applause.)

Synonyms

• Emphatically: In a forceful and definite way.
• Decisively: In a manner that settles an issue convincingly.
• Overwhelmingly: To a very great degree; decisively.
• Loudly: With a great deal of volume.

Antonyms

• Barely: Only just; almost not.
• Narrowly: Only by a small margin.
• Softly: In a quiet voice or manner.

Related Phrases

• A resounding yes/no: An extremely clear and definitive affirmative or negative answer.
  • The answer from the committee was a resounding no. (The committee's answer was a very strong and clear refusal.)
• A resounding victory/defeat: A win or loss that is very great and decisive.
  • The team celebrated their resounding victory. (The team celebrated their very clear and significant win.)

Adverb

1. in a resounding manner
   • he then so resoundingly denounced his former friend