sound typical

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

To sound as if something has the usual qualities or features of a particular group or thing, based on what is heard or read.

typicalVERB + typical

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sound

Examples (10)

  • That explanation sounds typical of a beginner.
  • Her reaction to the surprise party sounded typical of someone who dislikes attention.
  • The new regulations sound typical of bureaucratic red tape.
  • Doesn't that sound typical of him to forget his keys again?
  • His argument, though passionate, sounded typical of a conspiracy theorist.
  • If the report is true, it would sound typical of their company culture.
  • That kind of complaint sounds typical of customers who haven't read the terms.
  • When she describes her day, it often sounds typical of a busy working mother.
  • The manager's response sounded quite typical for someone in his position.
  • This latest software bug sounds typical of the issues we've been facing.