resonance
Translation
resonance, reverberation, significance, richness of sound
Examples
The resonance of the cello filled the room.
The resonance of the cello filled the room.
Her speech had a great resonance with the audience.
Her speech had a great resonance with the audience.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the quality in a sound of being deep and full The resonance of his voice was impressive.
((with sb./sth.)) the quality of being meaningful to someone The book's themes have a strong resonance with young readers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: echo, reverberation, significance
Etymology
From Latin 'resonantia' (echo), from 'resonare' (to sound again), from 're-' (again) + 'sonare' (to sound).
Memory Tips
Think of a sound that 're-sounds' or echoes, creating a deep, lasting effect, both literally and figuratively.