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sounding

sounding

40 5.6
Having a loud, low sound that fills a place
  • adjective
  • /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
: sonoro
  • It's a nice sounding, nice solid build keyboard.

They do mostly like funk disco sounding stuff and the Driver era.

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Examples

  • I love that really aggressive, like kind of a crunchy sounding music, I guess.

  • And I am telling you guys, this is actually a really good sounding projector by itself.

  • Some ancient sounding cities are later foundations.

  • It's a soft sounding name that certainly packs a punch.

  • But this is a fantastic sounding Bass DI.

  • What is the most ridiculous sounding addiction that you've ever witnessed?

  • This harmonious sounding word is the C in CMOS.

  • The choir sang a sounding anthem that filled the entire cathedral.

  • The speaker's voice had a sounding quality that captivated the audience.

  • The sounding waves crashed against the shore, creating a powerful symphony.

Synonyms

loud
vssounding
775 1.0

Having a very strong, high sound

adds the idea of depth or impressiveness beyond mere loudness
deafening
vssounding
30 3.5

An extremely loud sound that makes it hard to hear or causes temporary loss of hearing

means notable loud or deep sound but not necessarily dangerously extreme volume
resounding
vssounding
29 4.9

Very loud and clear, or very strong and complete when talking about success

is about notable depth and tone rather than sheer loud emphasis
resonant
vssounding
13 5.6

A deep clear sound that lasts for a while

is the general idea of deep or impressive sound rather than this precise tone
echoing
vssounding
12 2.7

A sound or place where noises repeat and seem louder

focuses on depth and impressiveness rather than the reflective repeating effect
booming
vssounding
12 3.4

A deep loud voice or sound that echoes

is about deep or impressive sound generally rather than strong carrying power
full
vssounding
8 2.7

Having a deep rich sound that fills a space

is the simpler notion of deep or notable sound rather than this richness
sonorous
vssounding
3 7.2

A deep, loud sound that fills a place

is a broader label for deep or impressive sound rather than this weighty quality
ringing
vssounding
2 3.2

A loud clear tone a voice or speech has that sounds like an echo

is about depth and impressiveness rather than chiefly clarity or pitch
vibrant
vssounding
2 4.2

A strong, clear sound that fills a room

emphasizes mere depth or loudness rather than energetic, lively character
reverberating
vssounding
1 6.3

A sound that continues as echoes, like church bells in a valley

refers to deep or impressive sound generally rather than lasting echo effects
boomy
vssounding
1 7.3

A deep loud sound that echoes and has strong bass

is the neutral idea of deep or impressive sound without this excess
resonating
vssounding
1 5.1

A deep, clear sound that continues or a strong effect that stays with you

focuses on notable deep or loud sound in general rather than ongoing vibration

Compounds

A person you talk to about ideas to help you decide

sounding board
  • Specialized
2 6.1

A thin board inside an instrument that vibrates to make the sound louder

Seeming important or impressive but lacking real meaning and honesty

sounding rocket
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A small rocket that carries scientific instruments high into the atmosphere to collect data

1 6.5

Having a sound like the word before it

echo sounding
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A way to find water depth and underwater objects by sending sound and measuring its return time

sounding line
  • Archaic
1 8.9

A rope with a weight that you drop to measure how deep the water is

1 7.6

Appearing to have the quality described by the word before it, often only in appearance

sounding lead
  • Archaic
1 9.3

A heavy metal weight tied to a rope used to measure how deep water is

How Resonant

booming
12 3.4
resonant
13 5.6
sounding
40 5.6
soft
  • Specialized
7 4.2
faint
157 2.7

Surface Forms

sounding positive

Morphology

sounding = sound (transparent) = sound + ing

A regular participial/adjectival use of 'sound' + -ing meaning 'producing/characterized by sound', directly predictable for learners familiar with the verb.

Etymology

Sounding: The word sounding comes from sound meaning 'noise'. Think of a bell or organ that makes a deep, loud sound — something 'sounding' is producing that deep, strong noise.