Soundly

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsaÊŠnd.lɪ/

Origin

From sound + -ly.

Full definition of soundly

Adverb

1. In a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.He was soundly thrashed by the semi-professional boxer.
• 1899, William George Aston, A History of Japanese Literature, page 272The wedding company, fatigued with their enjoyment of the previous night, slept soundly late into the next morning.

Synonyms

• completely, deeply, firmly, fully, perfectly, thoroughly, totally