Read the dictionary definition of sounding. All definitions for this word.
1. the act of measuring depth of water (usually with a sounding line)
2. a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
3. making or having a sound as specified; used as a combining form
1. harsh-sounding
4. having volume or deepness
1. sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal
2. the sounding cataract haunted me like a passion
5. appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
1. left their clothes dirty looking
2. a most disagreeable looking character
3. angry-looking
4. liquid-looking
5. severe-looking policemen on noble horses
6. fine-sounding phrases
7. taken in by high-sounding talk