Looking for the meaning of the word SOUNDLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SOUNDLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Soundly
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsaʊndli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in a way that is secure and reliable
Short Definition:in way that is secure and reliable
Examples:- their houses were soundly built
Definition:
in a way that is based on valid reason or good judgement
Short Definition:in way based on valid reason or good judgement
Examples:- there is soundly based reason for optimism
- soundly deduced scientific research
Definition:
(with reference to sleep) deeply and without disturbance
Short Definition:deeply and without disturbance
Examples:- I slept soundly for the first time since I've been here
Definition:
in a thorough or decisive manner
Short Definition:in thorough manner
Examples:- Jim was soundly defeated by his old opponent
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