sound
noun
the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium.
soundly
-
a word derived from
sound.
Example Sentences
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After an excruciating decade, from the murder to the end of the trial, he somehow landed soundly as one of the most resilient people I’d ever met.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Markey soundly defeated House Rep. Seth Moulton in the state’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, carrying 65% of the vote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"We hope people would come and see how healthy they are, playing wholeheartedly and sleeping soundly like kids," the zoo said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
She was the party's nominee in 2014 but was soundly beaten by Collins.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Mrs. Frisby slept well and soundly, the day just finished having been the longest and hardest she had ever known.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
