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resonant

adjective/ˈrɛzənənt/

definition

having the ability to evoke strong feelings or memories

example

The old song was very resonant for me because it reminded me of my childhood.

synonyms
evocativemeaningfulstirring
word origin — from Latin 'resonare', meaning 'to resound or echo'

resonant, tawdry, pompous, acrid, credulous: meanings and examples

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  1. resonant · adjective/ˈrɛzənənt/

    having the ability to evoke strong feelings or memories

    The old song was very resonant for me because it reminded me of my childhood.

    Synonyms: evocative, meaningful, stirring

    Origin: from Latin 'resonare', meaning 'to resound or echo'

  2. tawdry · adjective/ˈtɔːdri/

    showy but cheap and of poor quality

    She wore a tawdry dress that looked cheap and fake.

    Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, showy

    Origin: The word 'tawdry' originates from 'God's Awful', a corruption of 'St. Audrey's lace', which was considered cheap and showy.

  3. pompous · adjective/ˈpɑːm.pəs/

    having excessive self-importance or arrogance

    The teacher's pompous attitude made the students feel uncomfortable in class.

    Synonyms: arrogant, conceited, self-important

    Origin: from Latin 'pomposus', meaning 'full of pomp, ostentatious'

  4. acrid · adjective/ækrɪd/

    having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell

    The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe.

    Synonyms: sharp, pungent, bitter

    Origin: from Latin 'acridus' meaning 'sharp or sour'.

  5. credulous · adjective/ˈkrɛdʒ.əl.əs/

    having a tendency to believe too readily

    The credulous buyer believed every story the salesman told him about the product.

    Synonyms: gullible, naïve

    Origin: from Latin 'credulus', meaning 'believing, trusting'