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sounding

[soun-ding] / ˈsaʊn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
audible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deafening detectable discernible distinct loud perceptible resounding
STRONG
clear hearable plain roaring
WEAK
aural auricular loud enough within earshot
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous indistinct invisible obscure unnoticeable vague
STRONG
obscured unclear
WEAK
inaudible
ADJECTIVE
hollow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
muted
STRONG
dull echoing flat low muffled mute resounding ringing roaring rumbling vibrating
WEAK
cavernous clangorous ghostly reverberant sepulchral thunderous toneless vibrant
Antonyms
STRONG
clear elevated sharp
WEAK
convex earnest frank full genuine high honest light meaningful raised real sincere soft solid substantial truthful
NOUN
depth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bottom extent intensity
STRONG
base declination deepness draft drop expanse lowness measure measurement pit pitch profoundness profundity remoteness
WEAK
fathomage lower register
Antonyms
STRONG
mountain
WEAK
height
NOUN
investigation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis case examination hearing inquiry inspection probe research review scrutiny search study survey
STRONG
exploration gander inquest inquisition observation quest surveying
WEAK
delving fact-finding legwork observing probing quiz

Example Sentences

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“People like you!” the president exclaimed, sounding almost surprised as lawmakers cheered and applauded.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

But the development has one market veteran sounding a warning.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Bahrain's interior ministry reported sirens sounding in the country and told residents to head "to the nearest safe place", without providing further details.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Some of his Republicans colleagues, however, started publicly sounding the alarm over news that Trump had ordered the deployment of more than 1,000 paratroopers to Iran.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“I...I needed to know,” May said, sounding almost confused.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Vocabulary lists containing sounding

Common Senses: Son ("Sound")

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