soundly

• Adverbio con varios sentidos: (1) de manera sólida, firme o bien hecha; (2) profunda y sin interrupciones, especialmente al dormir; (3) de forma contundente o rotunda, como en una derrota o un argumento.

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.

   profundamente y tranquilamente (dormir)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscomfortablydeeplypeacefullyprofoundlyrestfullysweetly

   Antónimosfitfullylightlyrestlessly

2. Thoroughly and decisivelyB2formal

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

   rotundamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscleanlycompletelyconvincinglydecisivelyresoundinglythoroughlyutterly

   Antónimosbarelynarrowlysuperficially