lightlyechoing
adjectiveUK /ˈlaɪtli ˈɛkəʊɪŋ/
US /ˈlaɪtli ˈɛkoʊɪŋ/
Making a soft sound that bounces back again and again.
The lightlyechoing footsteps in the empty hall made her feel calm.
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2. Describing a place where sounds bounce back in a gentle way.
The lightlyechoing cave was fun to shout in.
3. Describing a memory or feeling that comes back softly in your mind.
Her lightlyechoing laughter stayed with him all day.
4. Describing a repeated idea that is mentioned in a soft, subtle way.
The lightlyechoing theme of kindness ran through the whole story.