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

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.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

That document was roundly eviscerated by hordes of scientists who were aghast at the distortions and misinterpretations by Kennedy.

From Los Angeles Times

ICE under Noem has been roundly criticized for playing fast and loose with the constitutional rights of detainees and members of Congress.

From Salon

It is a system that relies largely on trust, but gives ample opportunity for that trust to be roundly abused.

From BBC

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