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Word of the Day – Reboant

By May 2, 2023Word of the Day

Reboant (adj)

reb-oh-ant

resounding or reverberating loudly.

Reboant comes from Latin re-, “back, again,” and boāre, “to cry aloud.” Boāre is either related to or derived from Ancient Greek boân, of the same meaning, and these words may be of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sounds of a cry.

Example sentences

“Her reboant calls of “Echo!” created a cacophony in the cave.”

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