sound simple

Frequency: 7.525.7 per million words

to seem simple based on what is heard or read

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Examples (10)

  • The explanation sounded simple enough, but it was actually quite complex.
  • At first, the plan to build the rocket seemed sound simple.
  • The instructions for assembling the furniture sounded simple, but they were difficult to follow.
  • She presented a solution that sounded simple, but it had many hidden complications.
  • The recipe sounded simple, but required ingredients that were hard to find.
  • His argument sounded simple, but it was based on flawed logic.
  • The task sounded simple when described, but proved to be very challenging.
  • The proposal sounded simple on the surface, but had far-reaching implications.
  • The idea sounded simple, and that's what made it so brilliant.
  • When he explained it, the concept sounded simple, but understanding it fully took time.