Meaning & use
resounding
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Very great, emphatic, or unmistakable, often used to describe success or failure; also, producing a loud, echoing sound.
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The new product launch was a resounding success.
A resounding crash echoed through the empty warehouse.
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Resounding is most often paired with words like 'success' or 'defeat' to emphasize how decisive or complete something is.
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