sound like

idiom

1

: 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.

2

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

That kitten sounds like a human baby.

3

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

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

4

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

You sound just like your mother when you say that.

Examples of sound like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Doesn’t sound like a guy who wants Super Bowl LIX to be his last game. —Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2025

Singing close to the mic sometimes muffled her lyrics, making the songs sound like atmospheric jam sessions rather than clear performances. —Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025

That might sound like a bold move toward Silicon Valley-style innovation in governance. —Allison Stanger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025

While the Tigers look set to continue their tradition of success, Seifert doesn’t sound like someone taking anything for granted. —Brent Schacherer, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025