soundly

• Adverb mit mehreren Bedeutungen: (1) auf feste, verlässliche oder gründliche Weise; (2) tief und ungestört, besonders in Bezug auf Schlaf; (3) gründlich oder entschieden, etwa bei einer Niederlage oder einem Streit.

An adverb with multiple meanings: (1) in a way that is strong, solid, or reliable; (2) deeply and without disturbance, especially in the context of sleep; (3) thoroughly or decisively, as in a defeat or argument.

1. Deeply and peacefullyB1formal

   In a way that is deep, restful, and undisturbed, especially regarding sleep.

   Tief und fest

   • The baby slept soundly through the night.
   • After the long hike, he slept soundly for ten hours.
   • She was so tired that she fell asleep soundly within minutes.

   Synonymecomfortablydeeplypeacefullyprofoundlyrestfullysweetly

   Antonymefitfullylightlyrestlessly

2. Thoroughly and decisivelyB2formal

   In a complete, thorough, and often forceful manner, especially in a defeat or victory.

   Gründlich und entschieden

   • The team was soundly defeated in the championship game.
   • He soundly rejected the proposal without any hesitation.
   • The argument was soundly refuted by the evidence.

   Synonymecleanlycompletelyconvincinglydecisivelyresoundinglythoroughlyutterly

   Antonymebarelynarrowlysuperficially