sounding
/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
noun
- The act of measuring the depth of water, typically with a weighted line.
- The captain ordered a sounding to check the depth before entering the harbor.
- They took soundings every few minutes to avoid running aground.
- The old sailor taught me how to do a sounding with a lead line.
- A measurement or investigation of opinion, attitude, or conditions.
- We did some soundings to see if the community would support a new park.
- The politician made soundings among voters before announcing his candidacy.
- Her soundings revealed that most employees were unhappy with the new schedule.
- A particular type or quality of sound (often used in combination, e.g., 'loud-sounding').
- The strange-sounding noise came from the engine.
- The high-sounding alarm woke the whole neighborhood.
- She has a sweet-sounding voice that calms everyone.
adjective
- Making a particular impression when heard; having a specified sound quality.
- He gave a hollow-sounding excuse for being late.
- The bell had a deep, resonant-sounding tone.
- The loud-sounding music could be heard from blocks away.
- Having an impressive or important ring to it, often without real substance.
- The politician made high-sounding promises that he never kept.
- The company's mission statement was noble-sounding but vague.
- Her speech was full of grand-sounding phrases but little action.