Also: That sounds good
Sounds Good Meaning
Sounds good or that sounds good can be used to tell someone that you like their plan or suggestion and as a response to ‘how does that sound.’
It can also be used to respond to anything that is good news or that you are happy about. Usually, in the form ‘that sounds great’ or ‘that sounds awesome.’
Usage Notes
Other words can replace the word good, such as great, awesome, or fantastic, depending on one’s preference and level of enthusiasm.
Sentence Examples
“I just made reservations to that new restaurant everyone is raving about.” “That sounds great!”
“Do you want to order a pizza for dinner?” “Sure, sounds good.”
“I have a guy coming out tomorrow to look at the furnace” “Sounds good.”
“My friend said we can use their beach house for the whole summer!” “That sounds awesome!”
“Andy could use a nice welcome back when he gets out of the infirmary.” “Sounds good to us. I figure we owe him that much for the beer.” — The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
“You want to do it in here?” “No. Let’s do it back there in Russell’s old room.” “Sounds good to me.” — Pulp Fiction (1994)
“l’ll make your mushroom soup and a roast.” “That sounds great, ma. That sounds great.” — Requiem for a Dream (2000)
“Did you hear about the party tonight?” “Yeah. Yeah, I just heard. It sounds awesome.” — Superbad (2007)
“Sign with my label. I’ll put you in a studio within a month and get you a publishing deal.” “It sounds fantastic, man. But I still gotta talk it over with the guys.” — Across the Universe (2007)
Origin
Used since at least the first part of the 1800s.
