soundly
- Adverb:
- Thoroughly, completely, or decisively: Used to describe an action done to a full and absolute extent, often implying a clear and undeniable outcome.
- Deeply and without disturbance: Used to describe a state of sleep or rest that is profound and uninterrupted.
Thoroughly/Completely: The home team was soundly defeated in the final match.Her argument was soundly rejected by the committee.
Deeply (sleep): After the long hike, he slept soundly for ten hours.The baby is sleeping soundly in the crib.
"to be soundly beaten": to be defeated completely and decisively. The champion was soundly beaten by the new contender.
"to sleep soundly": to sleep very deeply and peacefully. I can sleep soundly knowing the project is finished.
Sound (adjective): In good condition; solid, secure, or reliable. The bridge is structurally sound.He gave me some sound advice.
Soundness (noun): The quality of being based on valid reason or good judgment. The soundness of his theory was later proven.
- Thoroughly: In a thorough manner; completely.
- Completely: Totally; entirely.
- Decisively: In a manner that settles an issue convincingly.
- Deeply: Far down or in; profoundly (for sleep).
Beat soundly: To defeat someone completely. The underdog team beat the favorites soundly.
Sleep soundly: To enjoy a very deep and restful sleep. With the noise-canceling headphones, she could sleep soundly on the plane.
- completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
- he was soundly defeated
- we beat him good
- deeply or completely
- slept soundly through the storm
- the baby is sleeping soundly