roundly

[ round-lee ]

/ ˈraʊnd li /

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adverb

in a round manner.

vigorously or briskly.

outspokenly, severely, or unsparingly.

completely or fully.

in round numbers or in a vague or general way.

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Origin of roundly

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at round¹, -ly

Words nearby roundly

round kumquat, Round Lake Beach, roundlet, round lot, round-lotter, roundly, round-off, round on, round out, round peg in a square hole, round robin

How to use roundly in a sentence

So it comes as no surprise that Ramdev’s statements dismissing the efficiency of modern medicine during the deadly Covid-19 pandemic have been roundly criticised.
India’s doctors are battling the pandemic—and a yoga guru’s misinformation campaign|Shoaib Daniyal|May 27, 2021|Quartz
The political and military oppositions that took on the regime a decade ago have been roundly defeated, and there’s little appetite among international players for involvement in another conflict.
No Change for Syria, Despite Elections|Sean Culligan|May 27, 2021|Ozy
Legal challenges are expected to follow, after the pieces of legislation were roundly condemned by LGBTQ advocacy groups and campaigners.
These Trans Kids Are Trying to Survive Tennessee’s ‘Slate of Hate’|Tim Teeman|May 21, 2021|The Daily Beast
Harry also roundly criticized his father in that interview for his lack of compassion and understanding, accusing him of cutting him off financially and even at one stage refusing to take his phone calls.
Prince Harry to Oprah: Prince Charles and the Royal Family ‘Bullied’ Me|Kevin Fallon|May 21, 2021|The Daily Beast

The Pac-12 has been roundly and understandably mocked in recent years when it came to its performance in primary revenue-generating sports, to say nothing of its overall leadership.
The Pac-12 Is Busting Everyone’s Brackets|Josh Planos|March 25, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
The women roundly rejected any notion that his standing would influence their vote in these senate contests.
Why Voters Are So Totally Checked Out|Eleanor Clift|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Health officials , doctors and researchers roundly agree that these concerns are unfounded.
Mississippi: Last In Everything, First In Vaccinations|Brandy Zadrozny|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The government is being roundly criticised for its response, especially early on.
In Sierra Leone, the Plague Is Closing in Around Us|Ned Eustace|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If they are untrue, I can understand your irritation, yet you have never roundly denied them.
Dear John, It Gets Better: A Letter to Travolta|Tim Teeman|July 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This claim, recklessly tossed about by those on the right, has been roundly dismissed by PolitiFact as false.
In Susan B. Anthony List Cast, Supreme Court Votes for the Right to Lie|Sally Kohn|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
White with anger and chagrin, the doctor stood roundly abusing the man who had investigated that lonely house.
The Doctor of Pimlico|William Le Queux
With a little cry she jumped to her feet and roundly unbraided me for not calling her to help in the work.
A Virginia Scout|Hugh Pendexter
On his return from Milan he roundly abused his minister of police, and forbade his continued plotting.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte|William Milligan Sloane
The queen's way of reconciling them was to send for Sidney and scold him roundly.
With Spurs of Gold|Frances Nimmo Greene
But Marjorie trudged on, grasping the key, and roundly scolding herself for being timid.
Marjorie's Busy Days|Carolyn Wells

British Dictionary definitions for roundly

roundly

/ (ˈraʊndlɪ) /

adverb

frankly, bluntly, or thoroughlyto be roundly criticized

in a round manner or so as to be round

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