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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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The FBI Sacramento field office, began sounding alarms in early May 2024, urging members of the Central Valley’s Indian community to report these sorts of shakedowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

They reacted by sending the University of Michigan’s early-April Index of Consumer Sentiment sliding to a record low, with every demographic cohort of age, income, and political preference sounding downbeat.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

A couple of years ago, comedian Jack Finnegan joked that Kiedis writes some of the most beautiful choruses in the world, only to flip into sounding like he’s experiencing a medical emergency during his verses.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“You should get going,” she said, sounding almost...sad?

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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Common Senses: Son ("Sound")

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