Resonant
/ˈrɛz.ən.ənt/noun
Producing, echoing, or continuing to sound with a deep, rich tone; also strongly evoking an emotional or intellectual response.
Did you know?The core Latin root behind resonant, sonus, also gave English words like sonic, sound, and consonant — all tied to the ancient idea that voice and vibration carry power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*swen-
“to sound, make a noise”
Latin
Latin
sonāre
“to sound, ring out”
Latin
Latin
resonāre
“to sound again, echo”
Late Latin
Latin
resonant-
“sounding again; echoing”
14th Century
English
resonant
“echoing, resounding”
Modern English
English
resonant
“having a strong, continuing sound or emotional effect”