HyperDic: soundly

English > 2 senses of the word soundly:
ADVERBallsoundlydeeply or completely
allsoundly, thoroughly, goodcompletely and absolutely ('good' is sometimes used informally for 'thoroughly')
soundly > pronunciation
Soundssaw'ndliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > soundly: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningDeeply or completely.
Examples
  • "slept soundly through the storm"
  • "the baby is sleeping soundly"
Adjectivessound(of sleep) deep and complete
English > soundly: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningCompletely and absolutely ('good' is sometimes used informally for 'thoroughly').
Example"he was soundly defeated"
Synonymsthoroughly, good
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Spanishbien, exhaustivamente, minuciosamente, profundamente
Adjectivessoundthorough

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