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reverberant

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /rɪˈvɜːbərənt/

KK: /rɪˈvɜrbərənt/

adjective
Definition

Describing a sound that echoes or resonates, often creating a rich and full auditory experience.


Example

The reverberant sound of the choir filled the entire cathedral.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you notice how reverberant the sound was in that new café?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was almost like we were in a concert hall!
Sloth A
I wonder if they designed it that way for a better atmosphere.
Sloth B
Probably! It definitely made the place feel more alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
echoing
resounding
ringing
Antonyms
quiet
muted
dull
Root Explanation

Reverberant → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "verberare" (meaning to strike or beat). The word "reverberant" describes something that strikes back or echoes again, often used to refer to sounds that resonate or echo.

Memory Tip

Think of a sound that 'strikes back' or 'echoes again' — 're-' means again, and 'verberare' means to strike.

Visually Confused Words
verberate
unreverberated
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