resonant
gb/ɹˈɛzənənt/ us/ɹˈɛzənənt/
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English
megérintő, megszólító, zengő, öblös, rezonáns
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megérintő
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megszólító
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Usage pattern:
resonant with [someone]/[something]
Her final line was simple but deeply resonant for anyone who has lost a friend.
Az utolsó mondata egyszerű volt, de mélyen megérintett mindenkit, aki már elveszített egy barátot.
The film’s themes are still resonant today, even decades later.
A film témái még évtizedekkel később is erősen megszólítják az embereket.
He told a resonant story about failure that made the room go quiet.
Learner examples
The message was resonant for many people.
Az üzenet sok embert megérintett.
This idea is resonant with young voters.
Ez az elképzelés megszólítja a fiatal szavazókat.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse resonant (emotionally meaningful) with nostalgic (making you think of the past).
Meaning
deeply meaningful and memorable
Collocations
resonant message
|resonant theme
|resonant image
|resonant metaphor
|resonant example
|resonant story
|resonant speech
|culturally resonant
|deeply resonant
|resonant with audiences
Synonyms
evocative (Often highlights the ability to bring feelings or images to mind.)
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meaningful (More general; may sound less vivid than resonant.)
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powerful (Focuses on strength of impact, not necessarily emotional connection.)
Antonyms
irrelevant (Does not connect to the situation or people’s concerns.)
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forgettable (Fails to make a lasting impression.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|arts_and_culture
Definition
If something is resonant, it feels important and connects with you.
Having a strong effect because it connects with people’s feelings, experiences, or values; especially meaningful or memorable.
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Usage pattern:
a resonant [voice/sound/tone]
The actor’s resonant voice filled the theater without a microphone.
A színész öblös hangja mikrofon nélkül is betöltötte a színházat.
A resonant drumbeat rolled through the stadium.
A zengő dobszó végiggördült a stadionon.
The bell gave a resonant clang that echoed down the corridor.
Learner examples
He has a resonant voice.
Öblös hangja van.
The room makes the music more resonant.
A szoba akusztikája teltebbé teszi a zene hangzását.
Common mistake:
Resonant does not simply mean loud; it describes quality (full and ringing).
Meaning
rich, clear, ringing sound
Collocations
resonant voice
|resonant tone
|resonant sound
|resonant note
|resonant bass
|resonant guitar
|resonant bell
|resonant acoustics
|resonant boom
|resonant hall
Synonyms
sonorous (More formal; often used for voices and musical sounds.)
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ringing (Emphasizes clarity and a bell-like quality.)
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full-bodied (Common for voices; stresses richness rather than echo.)
Antonyms
muffled (Sound is dulled and unclear.)
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thin (Lacking depth or richness in sound.)
Themes
music
|sound
|daily_life
Definition
A resonant sound is deep, clear, and pleasant to hear.
Producing a full, deep, and clear sound that seems to carry well; strongly echoing or reverberating.
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TECHNICAL
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rezonáns
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Usage pattern:
resonant [frequency/mode/system/cavity]
The antenna is most efficient at its resonant frequency.
Az antenna a rezonanciafrekvenciáján a leghatékonyabb.
Engineers adjusted the resonant circuit to filter out unwanted signals.
A mérnökök úgy állították be a rezgőkört, hogy kiszűrje a nem kívánt jeleket.
The design avoids resonant vibrations that could damage the bridge.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse resonant (adjective) with resonance (noun) or resonate (verb).
Meaning
able to vibrate at a frequency
Collocations
resonant frequency
|resonant mode
|resonant system
|resonant circuit
|resonant cavity
|resonant peak
|resonant vibration
|resonant response
|resonant oscillation
|resonant structure
Synonyms
tuned (More general; can mean adjusted to match a frequency, not necessarily vibrating strongly.)
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in resonance (A close paraphrase used in technical explanations.)
Antonyms
nonresonant (Not exhibiting resonance at the frequency in question.)
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detuned (Adjusted away from the resonant frequency.)
Themes
science
|engineering
|music
Definition
In science, resonant describes something that naturally vibrates strongly at a certain frequency.
In physics and engineering, able to vibrate strongly at a particular natural frequency, or relating to resonance in a system.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resonant
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛzənənt/
US/ɹˈɛzənənt/
Syllables & stress
res - on - ant (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (res)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: resonant
Expressions
resonant cavity
1/ɹˈɛzənənt kˈævəti/
fixed phrase
technical
enclosed space that supports resonance
A closed space that makes certain vibrations stronger.
Examples
- Microwave ovens work by creating electromagnetic waves in a resonant cavity.
- The instrument’s body acts as a resonant cavity that boosts the sound.
- Researchers designed a resonant cavity to concentrate the signal.
resonant chamber
1/ɹˈɛzənənt t͡ʃˈeɪmbɚ/
fixed phrase
space that makes sound stronger
A space that makes sounds louder and longer.
Examples
- The cathedral’s dome acted like a resonant chamber for the choir.
- They built a small resonant chamber to test the speaker design.
- Even a shallow cave can become a resonant chamber for footsteps and voices.
Learner examples
- The hall was like a resonant chamber.
- The dome made our voices louder.
resonant frequency
1/ɹˈɛzənənt fɹˈikwənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
natural frequency of strongest vibration
The frequency where something vibrates most strongly.
Examples
- The glass shattered when the singer hit its resonant frequency.
- They measured the resonant frequency of the beam before testing the full structure.
- At the resonant frequency, the vibration amplitude increased sharply.
resonant mode
1/ɹˈɛzənənt mˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
technical
pattern of vibration at resonance
A particular way something vibrates when resonance happens.
Examples
- The simulation predicted a resonant mode that matched the lab data.
- They added damping to reduce the resonant mode during high winds.
- Different resonant modes appear at different frequencies.