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

By now Lord Fredrick had grudgingly agreed to meet the soothsayer, for he had been roundly scolded by his wife.

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Despite opinion polls projecting a comfortable referendum victory for the millennial president, Ecuadorans roundly rejected all four of his proposals.

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Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa on Sunday vowed to respect voters who roundly rejected his plans to reestablish a US military base in the country and reform the constitution.

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Tottenham's burst of attacking threat quickly fizzled out, though, and discontent among the home fans with manager Thomas Frank showed when his decision to replace Xavi Simons was roundly booed.

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Smith also joined the entire federal delegation from Nebraska in roundly condemning the deal.

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