Meaning of the word soundly in English

What does soundly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

soundly

US /ˈsaʊnd.li/
UK /ˈsaʊnd.li/

Adverb

1.

in a deep and undisturbed way (especially of sleeping)

Example:
The baby slept soundly through the night.
I was so tired that I slept soundly for ten hours.
2.

in a thorough or effective way

Example:
The team was soundly defeated in the final match.
He was soundly criticized for his poor performance.