Psychological Communication Terms

verb to repeat or reflect sound, such as when a sound is reflected off a surface and heard again

adjective describing something that is producing an echo or sound that is reflected

adverb modifying a verb, describing how the action of echoing is done

• The sound of the bells echoing through the cathedral was truly mesmerizing.
• Her laughter was echoing through the entire house, it was contagious.
• The music was so loud, it was echoing off the walls.
• His words were echoing in her mind long after he had left.

noun lack of good taste or propriety; an act or remark that is indecent or inappropriate

• The diplomat's indelicacy in his speech caused an international incident.
• I was shocked by the indelicacy of his joke at the dinner party.
• I can't believe the indelicacy of her gossiping about her friends like that.
• The indelicacy of his actions left a lasting impression on those around him.