soundly

[US]/ˈsaʊndlɪ/
[UK]/'saʊndli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. deeply, thoroughly, robustly, heavily, harshly

Phrases & Collocations

sleep soundly

breathe soundly

rest soundly

snore soundly

dream soundly

Example Sentences

I slept soundly that day.

To beat soundly or thoroughly;drub.

pummeled the bully soundly;

The child slept soundly in her cradle.

Though he slept soundly,he awoke instantly.

The visiting side were soundly thrashed.

the front metal panels must be soundly earthed.

he rated the young man soundly for his want of respect.

Real-world Examples

It was what he would do, and he mustn't sleep too soundly.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 1

Oh, give it some time. we're still adjusting, and Benjamin is sleeping so soundly.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

Sleeping soundly can restore body and spirit.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

If a person stays in the same room the following night they tend to sleep more soundly.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

Soundly, knowing you'll do the right thing.

Source: Modern Family - Season 04

Both of them were sleeping soundly.

Source: Journey to the West

The workers slept soundly after a hard day's work.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book 2.

It was a beautiful night, and I was sleeping soundly.

Source: 1000 episodes of English stories (continuously updated)

Their sleeping bags were warm and comfortable, so they all slept soundly.

Source: New Concept English, American Version, Book Two (Translation)

The child slept soundly in spite of the loud noise next door.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book 2.

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