Soundly Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsaʊndɫi

SOWND-lee

UK

sˈaʊndli

SOWND-lee

Definition

In a thorough and complete way; most commonly used to describe deep and restful sleep. It can also mean doing something firmly or securely.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used with sleep ('sleep soundly'). Formal or neutral. Can also describe doing something thoroughly ('soundly defeated', 'soundly built'). Avoid confusing with 'loudly' (relating to volume).

• Spanish: profundamente - sólidamente
• Portuguese (BR): profundamente - solidamente
• Portuguese (PT): profundamente - solidamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 酣畅地 - 彻底地
• Chinese (Traditional): 酣暢地 - 徹底地
• Hindi: गहरी नींद में - अच्छी तरह
• Arabic: بعمق - بشكل جيد
• Bengali: গভীরভাবে - সুগঠিতভাবে
• Russian: крепко - основательно
• Japanese: ぐっすり - しっかりと
• Vietnamese: say giấc - chắc chắn
• Korean: 깊이 - 확실하게
• Turkish: derin bir şekilde - sağlam bir şekilde
• Urdu: گہرائی سے - مضبوطی سے
• Indonesian: say sưa - chắc chắn

Example Sentences

The baby slept soundly all night.

basic

Make sure the door is closed soundly before you leave.

basic

She was soundly defeated in the game.

basic

I was so tired that I passed out and slept soundly until morning.

natural

The bridge was built soundly to withstand heavy winds.

natural

Don’t worry, he’ll sleep soundly after that long hike.

natural