universally

American  

[yoo-nuh-vur-suh-lee] / ˌyu nəˈvɜr sə li /

adverb

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

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universally British  

/ ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəlɪ /

adverb

1. everywhere or in every case; without exception

   this principle applies universally

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Etymology

Origin of universally

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

Example Sentences

In all, the “universally negative application sentiment is not grounded in realities,” analysts wrote, adding that they expect sentiment to improve in the second half of 2026.

From Barron's

At the time, the Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt said: "This universally popular figure deserves the highest praise the nation can bestow, and a knighthood is just that."

From BBC

But the idea wasn’t universally hated: Mat Ishbia, chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, one of the country’s largest mortgage lenders, said he was a fan.

From MarketWatch

Unfortunately next year doesn’t look much better, with the Street nearly universally seeing another tough setup for staples, particularly packaged food, which has continued to be one of the most sluggish areas of the sector.

From Barron's

Unfortunately next year doesn’t look much better, with the Street nearly universally seeing another tough setup for staples, particularly packaged food, which has continued to be one of the most sluggish areas of the sector.

From Barron's

Related Words

• comprehensively
• customarily
• totally