roundly
playSimple Definition of roundly
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: thoroughly or completely
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: by nearly everyone
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: using plain or strong language
Full Definition of roundly
1 a : in a complete or thorough manner : thoroughly <roundly disliked> <roundly satisfying> b : by nearly everyone : widely <roundly praised>
2 : in a plainspoken manner : bluntly <told them roundly they would get no help>
3 : with vigor or asperity <roundly attacked the plan>
Examples of roundly in a sentence
Her leadership is roundly praised.
She roundly criticized the plan.
15th Century
First Known Use of roundly
15th century
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