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Definitions

sounding

[saun-ding] / ˈsaʊn dɪŋ /

Part of Speech:

All (4) Adjective (2) Noun (2)

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audible adj.
hollow adj.
depth n.
investigation n.

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

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sounding

Well, Iowa and Kansas have a bunch of races this year, and the candidates are abruptly sounding different.

From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026

Text generation has also improved and can create plausible, authoritative and coherent sounding fake news reports.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

“In addition to it sounding exquisite, I’m not gonna lie, it also tore visually and symbolically.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

So-called bond king Jeffrey Gundlach is sounding alarm bells over the artificial-intelligence trade, saying he “wants out of the epicenter” of the hottest investment themes in decades.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

“You didn’t ask how I know your name,” the voice said, sounding almost proud.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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Common Senses: Son ("Sound")

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Common Senses: Son ("Sound")