(of a defeat or beating) Severe in nature
(based on instrument used) To produce music
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Sturdy and stable in nature
“It is a very sound building that has held up well despite the elements.”
Based on reason or good judgment
“I try to believe that there is a sound reason for making the design choices we do.”
Analytically correct or accurate
“Most also agreed that the initial analysis was sound, well structured and comprehensive.”
Competent or reliable in nature
“A sound knowledge of the laws of tennis is a definite prerequisite for becoming a ball boy.”
In good health
“I finally arrived home, safe and sound.”
(of finances) Financially secure or stable
“I have to commend your business on its sound finances.”
(of sleep) Deep and undisturbed in nature
“After a laborious day, I was exhausted and fell into a sound sleep.”
(of a defeat or beating) Severe in nature
“The team was unprepared and suffered a sound defeat.”
Having a valid reason
Characterized by being complete or unbroken
Strengthened or made secure against attack
Unable to be disproved or argued against
Worthy of being recommended
Real and exactly what it appears to be
Excellent or splendid
Having a good reputation and well respected
Constructed so as to prevent the passage of water, air, etc.
Pleasant and satisfactory
Suitable or moderately good
Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules
Significant in degree or intensity
Meeting standards for safe flight
Of considerable importance or worth
Producing a profit
Not disturbed or upset
Not able or likely to cause harm
Sleeping
Strict or harsh in the treatment of others
Of, or relating to hearing, or to the sense or organs of hearing
Involving or characterized by scholarship
Vigorous, enthusiastic, and without compromise
Beneficial to one's health
Able or fit to be sold or marketed
Giving good value or return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended
A thing that can be heard
“The shadow quickly disappeared, and the faint sound of fleeing footsteps could be heard.”
A narrow stretch of water forming an inlet or connecting two wider areas of water
“Captains of foreign ships don't know the topography of the sound like an experienced local.”
The distinctive quality of the music of a particular composer, performer or instrument
“The band's new album has roughly the same sound as most of their music thus far.”
An idea or impression conveyed by words
“By the sound of it, the company appears to have simply run out of cash.”
The area or distance within which something can be heard
“Withers owns property within sound of that site.”
A loud and typically discordant noise or sound
A sudden loud, sharp noise
The modulation of intonation or pitch in the voice
A melodious ringing sound produced by striking a set of chimes
The sound of a piece of music
The physical quality of a space for performing music
Background music
A typical or natural sound made by a given species
Language as a system rather than language in use, including the formal rules, structures, and limitations of language
The action or sound of laughing
A pronunciation of letters and syllables which is pleasing to the ear
Boo
Speaking or singing
The sound made by a footstep
A continuous low humming sound
A soft, muffled crackling sound
A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
To emit or cause to emit sound
“I was praying for the next buzzer to sound so that I would be able to leave.”
To outwardly look or be perceived as
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