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View synonyms for roundly

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of roundly1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; round 1, -ly
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Example Sentences

But his critique of the vaccine safety regime has been roundly dismissed by experts.

From BBC

The move was also roundly condemned by former top Post editor Marty Baron, who called the move "cowardice."

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It has also been roundly criticised by her parliamentary peers.

From BBC

Troves of church documents that served as a road map for the cover-up placed extreme scrutiny on Cardinal Roger Mahony, whose handling of clergy abuse has been roundly criticized.

Rose was roundly criticized for the play in what was a glorified exhibition game but said he was merely trying to win and that Fosse, without the ball, was blocking the plate.

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