Soundly: meaning, definitions and examples
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soundly
[ ˈsaʊndli ]
sleeping well
Soundly means in a way that is free from disturbance or not interrupted. It is often used to describe a deep, restful sleep that is undisturbed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She slept soundly through the storm.
- The baby was soundly asleep in her crib.
- After a long day, he fell asleep very soundly.
firmly
Soundly can also refer to doing something in a thorough or effective manner. It implies that whatever is done is done with firmness and assurance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The argument was soundly constructed.
- He soundly defeated his opponent in the debate.
- The theory was soundly validated by experiments.
Translations
Translations of the word "soundly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sonoramente
🇮🇳 गंभीरता से
🇩🇪 gut
- fest
- tief
🇮🇩 dengan baik
🇺🇦 добре
🇵🇱 solidnie
🇯🇵 しっかりと
🇫🇷 sainement
🇪🇸 sólidamente
🇹🇷 sağlam bir şekilde
🇰🇷 건전하게
🇸🇦 بشكل سليم
🇨🇿 zdravě
🇸🇰 zdravo
🇨🇳 健康地
🇸🇮 zdravstveno
🇮🇸 heilbrigðislega
🇰🇿 сау түрде
🇬🇪 ჯანსაღად
🇦🇿 sağlam şəkildə
🇲🇽 sólidamente
Etymology
The word 'soundly' originates from the Old English word 'sund', meaning 'whole' or 'healthy'. This root relates to being in good condition or free from defect. Over time, 'sound' evolved into different forms, including 'soundly', which takes on the adverbial form. The use of 'soundly' in the context of sleep dates back to the early 15th century, reflecting a time when it was common to articulate the quality of sleep. The adjectives and adverbs derived from the root 'sound' have maintained this positive connotation throughout the years, emphasizing completeness and effectiveness in various contexts.