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Soundly

SOW-ndlee

/ˈsaʊndliː/

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Syllable breakdown

soundly

Dictionary meaning

Completely and absolutely.

Examples

  • I was soundly defeated on the paintball range.
  • Slept soundly through the storm.

Synonyms: thoroughly

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