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- Dictionarysoundly/ˈsaʊndli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that is secure and reliable: "their houses were soundly built"
- 2. in a way that is based on valid reason or good judgement: "there is soundly based reason for optimism"
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SOUNDLY definition: 1. completely: 2. (of how someone sleeps) deeply: 3. completely: . Learn more.
1. a. : a particular auditory impression : tone. b. : the sensation perceived by the sense of hearing. c. : mechanical radiant energy that is transmitted by longitudinal pressure waves in a material medium (such as air) and is the objective cause of hearing. 2. a. : a speech sound. a peculiar r-sound. b. : value in terms of speech sounds.
When something is done soundly, it's done in a firm, solid, or complete way. If the opposing kickball team beats your team 23 to zip, you could say that they defeated you soundly. Something that is soundly built is sturdy.
SOUNDLY meaning: 1. completely: 2. (of how someone sleeps) deeply: 3. completely: . Learn more.
soundly. If someone is soundly defeated or beaten, they are severely defeated or beaten. Duke was soundly defeated in this month's Louisiana governor's race. If a decision, opinion, or statement is soundly based, there are sensible or reliable reasons behind it.
n. 1. a. Vibrations transmitted through an elastic solid or a liquid or gas, with frequencies in the approximate range of 20 to 20,000 hertz, capable of being detected by human organs of hearing. b. Transmitted vibrations of any frequency. c.
Definition of soundly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
soundly definition: 1. to sleep well 2. beaten/defeated easily and by a large amount. Learn more.
A complete guide to the word "SOUNDLY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Soundly definition: In a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency .
