soundly
Soundly (adverb) means thoroughly and without flaws; completely. Example: “She slept soundly through the storm.”
How to Use Soundly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThoroughly, solidly, with no weak points — used for sleeping, beating an opponent, or reasoning well.
Word Forms
more soundly comparative, most soundly superlative
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She slept _____ through the storm.
Etymology
From Old English gesundlice ("safely, in good health"), from the same root as sound (healthy, intact). The word originally meant "safely" and shifted to its modern "thoroughly" sense around the 1500s.
Rhymes for soundly
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What does “soundly” mean?
The word “soundly” means thoroughly and without flaws; completely. In plain terms, thoroughly, solidly, with no weak points — used for sleeping, beating an opponent, or reasoning well.
How do you pronounce “soundly”?
“Soundly” is pronounced SOWND-lih (/ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “soundly” in a sentence?
Here is “soundly” used in a sentence: “She slept soundly through the storm.”
What part of speech is “soundly”?
“Soundly” is an adverb.
Where does the word “soundly” come from?
The word “soundly” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Old English. From Old English gesundlice ("safely, in good health"), from the same root as sound (healthy, intact). The word originally meant "safely" and shifted to its modern "thoroughly" sense around the 1500s.