resonance

noun/ˈrɛzənəns/

Frequency rank: #6,454 most common English word

Meaning

the quality of evoking strong feelings or being deeply meaningful; also, the reinforcement or prolonging of sound by vibration.

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Example sentence

The speech had such deep resonance with the audience that many people were moved to tears.

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