soundly
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soundly
- /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ UK, US
Where it comes from
From Middle English soundly, soundely, from Old English ġesundlīċe (“safely, prosperously, gladly”), equivalent to sound + -ly. Originally meaning "safely", the present sense came in the 16ᵗʰ century.
adverb more soundly · most soundly
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In a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.
He was soundly thrashed by the semi-professional boxer.
Similar: completely, deeply, firmly, fully, perfectly, roundly, thoroughly, totally
Translations
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adv in a thorough manner
| Español | profundo |
|---|---|
| Français | fortement, solidement |
| Deutsch | gründlich, ordentlich |
| Ελληνικά | γερά gerá |
| Русский | обоснованно obosnovanno |
Talk about this word "soundly." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/soundly. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. soundly. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/soundly "soundly." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/soundly.Cite this
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title = {soundly},
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