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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She was the party's nominee in 2014 but was soundly beaten by Collins.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The latest earnings results and forecast from the maker of fiber-optic networking gear soundly beat Wall Street’s targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Paxton went on to soundly defeat Bush in a runoff.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
Lately, they’ve also been soundly beating the market.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
For someone who’s always coughing and spitting and clearing his throat, Abuelo Guillermo sleeps soundly, with smooth, even breaths.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
