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sound

Definition for sound

adjective as in complete, healthy

Strongest matches

flawless, intact, robust, safe, sane, solid, stable, sturdy, thorough, vibrant, vigorous

Strong matches

entire, firm, fit, hale, perfect, right, total, well, whole

Weak matches

alive and kicking, effectual, hearty, in the pink, right as rain, substantial, unblemished, undamaged, undecayed, unhurt, unimpaired, uninjured, up to snuff, vital, well-constructed, wholesome, wrapped tight

adjective as in logical, reasonable

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accurate, correct, fair, flawless, judicious, precise, proper, prudent, rational, reliable, responsible, satisfactory, sensible, solid, valid, wise

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convincing, cool, deep, exact, intellectual, right, satisfying, sober, telling, true

adjective as in accepted, established

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dependable, fair, legal, proper, reliable, safe, solid, stable, valid

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faithful, fly, go, kosher, proven, received, recognized, sanctioned, secure, solvent, true, washing

Weak matches

all there, authoritative, canonical, hanging together, holding together, holding up, holding up in wash, holding water, legit, loyal, orthodox, reputable, significant, standing up, tried-and-true

noun as in something heard or audible

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accent, harmony, melody, music, noise, note, tone, vibration, voice

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din, intonation, loudness, modulation, pitch, racket, report, resonance, reverberation, ringing, softness, sonority, sonorousness, static, tenor, tonality

Weak matches

sonance, sonancy

verb as in produce noise

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blare, blow, boom, echo, reflect, resonate, resound, ring, shout, sing

Strong matches

babble, bang, bark, burst, buzz, cackle, chatter, clack, clang, clank, clap, clatter, clink, crash, creak, detonate, emit, explode, hum, jabber, jangle, jar, moan, murmur, patter, play, rattle, reverberate, roar, rumble, shriek, shrill, slam, smash, snort, squawk, thud, thump, thunder, toot, trumpet, vibrate, whine, whisper

verb as in give the impression

Strongest matches

appear, look, seem

Weak matches

appear to be, strike as being

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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Even though the numbers make it sound incredibly large, Prof Ramesh describes it as a "medium-sized" one.

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If Summers’ “sacrosanct rule” was meant to sound sinister a decade ago, it carries considerably darker resonance today.

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However, if Cris is announcing a game, I watch with the sound off.

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At the risk of sounding more pious than I am: When every game, every half, every quarter and even every shot is attached to gambling odds, good old-fashioned storytelling gets choked out.

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Their project forms part of the current trend of converting cinemas into "premium" venues, offering high comfort and upgraded visual and sound quality.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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