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resonant

//ˈrezənənt//
English Definition
Deep and full-sounding; evocative.
中文释义
共鸣的;洪亮的;引起共鸣的
Example Sentence

The hall is so resonant that a single note lingers for four seconds after the instrument falls silent.

这座大厅共鸣极强,乐器停奏后单个音符仍会回荡四秒。

Synonyms
reverberating sonorous evocative
Antonyms
muffled flat
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re + son(声音,sonic) → 声音回荡 → 共鸣的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “resonant”?

  1. A Causing dispute; quarrelsome.
  2. B Severe or plain; strict in manner.
  3. C Deep and full-sounding; evocative.
  4. D Unyielding; inflexible.
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C — Deep and full-sounding; evocative.. “resonant” means Deep and full-sounding; evocative..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Deep and full-sounding; evocative.”?

  1. A contentious
  2. B resonant
  3. C adamant
  4. D austere
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B — resonant. “resonant” means Deep and full-sounding; evocative..

Common questions about “resonant”

What does “resonant” mean?

resonant — Deep and full-sounding; evocative.. In Chinese: 共鸣的;洪亮的;引起共鸣的.

How do you pronounce “resonant”?

resonant is pronounced //ˈrezənənt//.

How is “resonant” used in a sentence?

The hall is so resonant that a single note lingers for four seconds after the instrument falls silent. (这座大厅共鸣极强,乐器停奏后单个音符仍会回荡四秒。)

What are synonyms for “resonant”?

reverberating, sonorous, evocative — all close in meaning to resonant (Deep and full-sounding; evocative.).

What is the opposite of “resonant”?

muffled, flat — each the opposite of resonant (Deep and full-sounding; evocative.).

Is “resonant” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. resonant is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “resonant”?

re + son(声音,sonic) → 声音回荡 → 共鸣的。

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