soundly
adverb8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.6
To be in a deep and undisturbed sleep.
To sleep deeply and well.
To defeat someone decisively in a conflict or competition.
beat soundly6.5
To defeat someone decisively in a game or contest.
To defeat an opponent very easily and with a large score difference, especially in sports.
whip soundly4.5
Informal term for defeating an opponent decisively.
To reject an idea, proposal, or argument with strong and convincing reasons.
kiss soundly1.0
A somewhat archaic or literary term for kissing someone deeply or passionately.