resonance
Translation
resonance, reverberation, significance
Examples
The resonance of the cello filled the room.
The resonance of the cello filled the room.
Her story had a deep resonance with the audience.
Her story had a deep resonance with the audience.
Grammar Patterns
((resonance of sth.)) the quality in a sound of being deep and full The resonance of the cello filled the room.
((resonance with sb.)) the quality of being meaningful to someone Her story had a deep resonance with the audience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reverberation, echo, significance, rapport
Etymology
From Latin 'resonantia' meaning 'echo', from 'resonare' (to sound again). 're-' (again) + 'sonare' (to sound).
Memory Tips
Think of a sound that 're-sounds' (sounds again), or an idea that creates an echo in people's minds or hearts.