universally

[yoo-nuh-vur-suh-lee]

adverb

1. in a universal manner; in every instance or place; without exception.

universally

/ ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəlɪ /

adverb

1. everywhere or in every case; without exception

   this principle applies universally

Word History and Origins

Origin of universally¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; universal, -ly

Example Sentences

But in Miss Penelope Lumley’s day, modern art had not yet been invented, and a painting of a sheep was universally expected to show legs, wool, and a fluffy tail.

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Few people who visit Joshua Tree National Park today know that the species was once universally reviled.

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This isn’t a universally or even widely accepted position.

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Sentiment on the stock among analysts is almost universally positive.

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His investors were happy to let him pick stocks on their behalf, but they almost universally doubted his ability to foresee big macroeconomic trends.

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