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

Do this for a few minutes and really reflect on each sense—what does the wind howling outside sound like? —Julia Ries, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024

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