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roundly

American  
[round-lee] / ˈraʊnd li /

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 British  
/ ˈraʊndlɪ /

adverb

  1. frankly, bluntly, or thoroughly

    to be roundly criticized

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of roundly

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

Example Sentences

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The majority opinion roundly rejected Alito and Thomas’ arguments about domicile.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

But when she realizes Iago has slandered Desdemona she turns into an enraged lioness, roundly exposing and condemning him—and Othello—with righteous fury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Although lower courts roundly rejected these claims, the Supreme Court appeared to buy them.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

She told MSPs: "I have had no involvement in this case and any suggestion that I am corrupt or my position is compromised I roundly reject."

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Arriving in Washington with the same sort of desire and energy to contribute, though, she’d been roundly spurned, pilloried for taking on a policy role in the White House’s work on health-care reform.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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