roundly

[round-lee]

adverb

1. in a round manner.

2. vigorously or briskly.

3. outspokenly, severely, or unsparingly.

4. completely or fully.

5. in round numbers or in a vague or general way.

roundly

/ ˈraʊndlɪ /

adverb

1. frankly, bluntly, or thoroughly

   to be roundly criticized

2. in a round manner or so as to be round

Word History and Origins

Origin of roundly¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; round ¹, -ly

Example Sentences

He’s not very good at it and is roundly ignored by people going about their lives.

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"Whatever the reason for political protest, what happened last night at Naomi Long's home should be roundly condemned," he added.

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The OMB memo was roundly criticised by Democratic lawmakers.

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The government roundly rejected these theories and the new report was careful to avoid taking sides when it came to the causes of April's unprecedented blackout.

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But his claim was roundly refuted by experts on eugenics history.

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