reverberating

Thân thiện

The thunder was still reverberating through the valley.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by resonance; having a deep, full, and echoing sound: Describes a sound that is rich, vibrant, and continues to be heard, often by reflecting off surfaces. It implies a quality of sound that is amplified and lingers in a space.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The reverberating boom of the cannon echoed across the valley.
  • She sang in a clear, reverberating voice that filled the concert hall.
  • We could hear the reverberating thunder long after the lightning flash.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• Describing Sound Quality: Used to describe sounds that are not just loud but have a particular ringing, vibrating, or echoing quality that gives them presence and depth.
  • The reverberating chords of the organ created a solemn atmosphere in the cathedral.
• Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe something non-physical that has a similar prolonged and impactful effect.
  • The reverberating effects of the economic crisis were felt for years.

Variants and Related Words

• Reverberate (verb): To echo or resound; to be reflected many times.
  • The sound of the bell will reverberate through the town.
• Reverberation (noun): A continuing effect; a series of echoes.
  • The reverberations of the explosion shook the windows.

Synonyms

• Resonant: (of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring.
• Echoing: Producing or characterized by echoes.
• Resounding: Unmistakable; emphatic. Also can mean echoing loudly.
• Sonorous: (of a sound) imposingly deep and full.

Antonyms

• Muffled: (of a sound) not loud because of being obstructed in some way.
• Dead: (of sound) not resonant; without echo or reverberation.
• Faint: Of a sound barely perceptible.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• Reverberate with: To be filled with a sound.
  • The canyon reverberated with the sound of our shouts.
• Have reverberations: To have widespread or lasting consequences.
  • The scandal had reverberations throughout the entire industry.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by resonance
   • a resonant voice
   • hear the rolling thunder

Từ đồng nghĩa

• resonant
• resonating
• resounding
• reverberative