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

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.

From 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.

From Ozy

Legal challenges are expected to follow, after the pieces of legislation were roundly condemned by LGBTQ advocacy groups and campaigners.

From 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.

From 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.

From FiveThirtyEight

The women roundly rejected any notion that his standing would influence their vote in these senate contests.

From The Daily Beast

Health officials , doctors and researchers roundly agree that these concerns are unfounded.

From The Daily Beast

The government is being roundly criticised for its response, especially early on.

From The Daily Beast

If they are untrue, I can understand your irritation, yet you have never roundly denied them.

From The Daily Beast

This claim, recklessly tossed about by those on the right, has been roundly dismissed by PolitiFact as false.

From The Daily Beast

White with anger and chagrin, the doctor stood roundly abusing the man who had investigated that lonely house.

From Project Gutenberg

With a little cry she jumped to her feet and roundly unbraided me for not calling her to help in the work.

From Project Gutenberg

On his return from Milan he roundly abused his minister of police, and forbade his continued plotting.

From Project Gutenberg

The queen's way of reconciling them was to send for Sidney and scold him roundly.

From Project Gutenberg

But Marjorie trudged on, grasping the key, and roundly scolding herself for being timid.

From Project Gutenberg

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