[ˈsaʊndli], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- in a way that is secure and reliable
(e.g: their houses were soundly built)

- in a way that is based on valid reason or good judgement
(e.g: there is soundly based reason for optimism)

- (with reference to sleep) deeply and without disturbance
(e.g: I slept soundly for the first time since I've been here)

- in a thorough or decisive manner
(e.g: Jim was soundly defeated by his old opponent)


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