Sounding Definition & Meaning
sounding
- adjective
- appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms; "left their clothes dirty looking"; "a most disagreeable looking character"; "angry-looking"; "liquid-looking"; "severe-looking policemen on noble horses"; "fine-sounding phrases"; "taken in by high- sounding talk"
- having volume or deepness; "sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal"; "the sounding cataract haunted me like a passion"- Wordsworth
- making or having a sound as specified; used as a combining form; "harsh-sounding"
- noun
- a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
- the act of measuring depth of water (usually with a sounding line)
"Sounding" in song lyrics
See how sounding is used in real songs:
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"This Aint as simple as it sounding?"
Classified — Separate the Music from the Gimmicks -
"I am one of the strong that noticed the sirens sounding"
Eyedea & Abilities — Void (Internal Theory) -
"Poetically astounding, round and sounding"
O.C. — Word...Life
Words that rhyme with sounding
Usage tips for "sounding"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sounding" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sounding to find words that pair well.