sound like

idiom

: to seem to be something when heard

You sound like you're tired.

That sounds (to me) like a good idea.

It sounds like thunder.

: to have a sound that is like the sound of (something else)

That kitten sounds like a human baby.

: to have a voice that is like the voice of (someone else)

I knew he must be your brother. He sounds just like you.

: to say something that is like what is commonly said by (someone else)

You sound just like your mother when you say that.

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In the event that your trust is betrayed by a medical professional, taking legal action might sound like a potential next step. —

Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025 This may sound like the setup for a histrionic sci-fi soap opera. —

Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025 Even 6 percent may not sound like much, but consider a $250/night room in Paris—the price of many four-star hotels. —

Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025 That may sound like a lot, but the longest running contest was… 1856: Nathaniel Prentice Banks of Massachusetts had served just one term in Congress. —

Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sound like