This is the 5765th most frequent Japanese word.
どんと
"どんと" means "with a bang," "heavily," or "boldly," often expressing a loud sound or significant impact.
In this sentence, "どんと" is an adverb emphasizing the act of sitting or standing firmly and unyieldingly, expressing a sense of calm readiness.
どんと構えて、状況を見守りましょう。
Sit tight and calmly observe the situation.
Here, "どんと" emphasizes the largeness or impact of the gift, suggesting something impressive or grand.
お祝いとして、どんと大きな贈り物を贈りました。
As a celebration, I gave a big and lavish gift.
In this case, "どんと" describes the sound and intensity associated with the ball's impact, conveying a sense of strong physical motion.