resoundingly
gb/ɹɪzˈaʊndɪŋli/ us/ɹɪzˈaʊndɪŋli/
C1
English
egyértelműen, elsöprően, visszhangosan, zengően
C1
FORMAL
1
egyértelműen
B2
elsöprően
C1
Usage pattern:
resoundingly + [adjective/verb] (e.g., resoundingly successful / resoundingly win)
The proposal was resoundingly rejected by voters.
A javaslatot a szavazók elsöprő többséggel utasították el.
Her argument was resoundingly clear: the current plan won’t work.
Az érvelése teljesen egyértelmű volt: a jelenlegi terv nem fog működni.
The team was resoundingly defeated in the final.
Learner examples
We won resoundingly.
Fölényesen nyertünk.
The answer is resoundingly clear.
A válasz teljesen egyértelmű.
Common mistake:
Often confused with meanings about sound; in most modern uses it means “decisively,” not “loudly.”
Meaning
decisively; with great emphasis
Collocations
resoundingly successful
|resoundingly clear
|resoundingly defeat
|resoundingly reject
|resoundingly endorse
|resoundingly win
|resoundingly lose
|resoundingly proved
|resoundingly answered
|resoundingly wrong
Synonyms
decisively (Focuses on a clear outcome or result.)
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emphatically (Highlights strength of statement or denial.)
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soundly (Common with winning/defeating; slightly less formal.)
Antonyms
narrowly (Suggests only a small margin or weak result.)
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tentatively (Suggests uncertainty or lack of firmness.)
Themes
communication
|opinions
|success_failure
|politics
Definition
in a very clear and strong way; with no doubt
In a way that is very clear, strong, and convincing, leaving no doubt about the result or opinion.
C2
LITERARY
2
zengően
C2
Usage pattern:
resoundingly + [verb] (e.g., resoundingly ring)
The church bells rang resoundingly across the valley.
A templom harangjai zengve szóltak végig a völgyön.
His laughter echoed resoundingly in the empty hall.
Nevetése hangosan visszhangzott az üres teremben.
The gavel struck resoundingly, and the room fell silent.
Learner examples
The bell rang resoundingly.
A harang zengően szólt.
Her voice echoed resoundingly.
A hangja hangosan visszhangzott.
Common mistake:
Less common than the “decisively” meaning; avoid using it for any loud noise unless the echoing effect is relevant.
Meaning
loudly, often with echoes
Collocations
resoundingly ring
|resoundingly echo
|resoundingly resound
|resoundingly clang
|resoundingly boom
Synonyms
loudly (General loudness, without the idea of echo.)
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sonorously (Emphasizes a deep, rich, ringing sound; more literary.)
Antonyms
quietly (Opposite in volume.)
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softly (Opposite in loudness; gentle sound.)
Themes
sound
|music
|places
Definition
loudly, so the sound echoes
In a loud way that reverberates or echoes through a space.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resoundingly
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈaʊndɪŋli/
US/ɹɪzˈaʊndɪŋli/
Syllables & stress
re - sound - ingly (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sound)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: resoundingly
- Plural: resoundinglies
Expressions
resoundingly clear
1/ɹɪzˈaʊndɪŋli klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
completely clear and obvious
very clear; easy to understand
Examples
- It is resoundingly clear that the deadline will not be met.
- The message was resoundingly clear: no exceptions.
Learner examples
- The instructions are resoundingly clear.
resoundingly defeat [someone]
1/ɹɪzˈaʊndɪŋli dɪfˈit sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
formal
beat someone by a large margin
to win against someone very easily
Examples
- The incumbent resoundingly defeated her challenger in the election.
- They resoundingly defeated their rivals 5–0.
Learner examples
- Our team resoundingly defeated theirs.
resoundingly reject [something]
1/ɹɪzˈaʊndɪŋli ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
refuse something very clearly
to say “no” very strongly
Examples
- Parliament resoundingly rejected the bill.
- The committee resoundingly rejected the allegation.
Learner examples
- They resoundingly rejected the plan.
resoundingly successful
1/ɹɪzˈaʊndɪŋli səksˈɛsfəl/
fixed phrase
formal
extremely successful
very, very successful
Examples
- The new product launch was resoundingly successful.
- By most measures, the strategy has been resoundingly successful.
Learner examples
- The event was resoundingly successful.