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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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At their debut, they almost singlehandedly inaugurated a shift towards hyper-intimate headphone pop - it’s hard to imagine Billie Eilish sounding quite the same without them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The man heading the US delegation, Vice President JD Vance, is also sounding upbeat.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He has appeared as a featured speaker at multiple ReAwaken stops, often sounding very much like an NAR preacher, although his connection to the movement is not explicit.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“I see that you are quite hungry,” the prince said, sounding a bit sick now.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Vocabulary lists containing sounding

Common Senses: Son ("Sound")

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