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resonantly

resonantly

5.5
In a way that makes a deep clear sound that fills a space and echoes
  • adverb
  • /ˈrɛzənəntli/
translation icon : resonantemente
  • He spoke resonantly, ensuring that every word could be heard clearly in the quiet room.

Examples

  • Jeremy belched resonantly.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • The singer's voice rang out resonantly across the empty hall, captivating everyone who heard it.

  • Energy does get transferred resonantly into these destructive vibrations of the car.

  • "Welcome!" he called resonantly.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • It is due by resonantly coupling into this continuum and the only feature of the coupling laser is that there's an AC stark shift to it.

  • The church bells tolled resonantly, filling the air with their rich, deep sound.

Synonyms

resoundingly
vsresonantly
6 6.2

In a very clear and strong way that people easily notice

focuses more on deep reverberation and sustained sound rather than emphasis
thunderously
vsresonantly
2 5.1

In a very loud and powerful way like thunder

focuses on clarity and depth of reverberation instead of raw intensity
sonorously
vsresonantly
1 7.5

To make a deep, full sound that fills a room

emphasizes loud clear reverberation more than warm fullness
deafeningly
vsresonantly
1 4.4

Extremely loudly so you can hardly hear anything else

is more about clear deep reverberation and tonal richness than sheer volume
ringingly
vsresonantly
6.5

In a very clear and strong way that leaves no doubt

leans toward deep reverberation and weight rather than bright clarity
stentoriously
vsresonantly
  • Literature
9.9

Spoken in a very loud and strong voice

is about deep reverberation and sustained vibration rather than sheer loudness
thunderingly
vsresonantly
7.2

In a very loud and powerful way

highlights sustained deep vibration more than sudden force

How Resonant

sonorously
1 7.5
resonantly
5.5
faintly
47 2.7

Surface Forms

resonantly positive

Morphology

resonantly = resonant (transparent) = resonant + ly

A standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'resonant' using '-ly', so the meaning is directly derived for learners familiar with 'resonant'.

Etymology

The word resonantly comes from resonate, itself from the Latin resonare meaning 'to sound again'. Think of an echo that fills a room, so to speak resonantly is to make a deep, clear sound that seems to come back to you.