Soundly vs Louder - What's the difference?
soundly | louder |
In a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.
* 1899 , , A History of Japanese Literature , page 272
(loud)
(of a sound) Of great intensity.
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Noisy.
* Bible, Proverbs vii. 11
Not subtle or reserved, brash.
Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
As an adverb soundly
is in a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.As an adjective louder is
(loud).soundly
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- He was soundly thrashed by the semi-professional boxer.
- The wedding company, fatigued with their enjoyment of the previous night, slept soundly late into the next morning.
Synonyms
* completely, deeply, firmly, fully, perfectly, thoroughly, totallylouder
English
Adjective
(head)Anagrams
*loud
English
Alternative forms
* lowd (obsolete)Adjective
(er)- She is loud and stubborn.