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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Plot: Homer instructs Ned to kill his enemies in a Dexter-like fashion, manipulating his voice to sound like God. —

Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024 Getting all of this for an additional $120, over the Pace 3, starts to sound like quite a solid deal. —

Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 That might sound like a minor tweak, but the two styles of port are very different. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 While the idea of rolling hundreds of tiny needles over your skin may sound like something out of a horror movie, dermatologists say the best derma rollers (the at-home version of professional microneedling) can help boost collagen production and improve skin texture. —

Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sound like