Reverberating

The act or process of echoing or resonating; the condition of being reflected multiple times, often producing a prolonged or intensified sound or effect. It implies a continuous effect, spreading outwards from an initial source, whether literally sound waves bouncing off surfaces, or figuratively, the lasting impact of an event or idea. The term suggests a powerful and often impactful spread, and a significant and lasting effect. It is the continuing and amplifying of something, be it physical or emotional, or any consequence resulting from it.

Reverberating meaning with examples

• The explosion sent shockwaves, and the blast reverberating through the narrow canyon, amplified the sound dramatically. Every rock face caught and sent the booming roar back. The impact of the explosion and the power of its reverberating sound left the group momentarily stunned, uncertain of what might follow or remain.
• The news of the company's collapse had a reverberating effect throughout the entire town; businesses closed, people lost their jobs and property values plummeted. The financial crisis was deep, with families struggling to survive. This impact had a reverberating effect in the community as people felt the shockwaves.
• Her passionate speech, filled with calls for justice, and with powerful rhetoric, had a reverberating effect on the crowd. Cheers broke out across the auditorium as people listened, and their commitment to the cause intensified. The words were repeated and expanded, inspiring many, and its impact remained and reverberated throughout the city.
• The singer's voice, a powerful alto, was clear and beautiful, but its timbre was enhanced by the church's acoustics. The melodies, both light and dark, seemed to vibrate through the building, reverberating deeply. The experience was magical, and the memories of that concert remained, reverberating, long after she had left the stage.