roundly

adverb

ˈrau̇n(d)-lē How to pronounce roundly (audio)
Definition of roundlynext
1
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax

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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details few sitcoms were as roundly disliked as that one

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Recent Examples of roundly Republican lawmakers roundly criticized those programs, but also accepted the funding, Smith said. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 Worse, its performance during its 4-1 loss to Belgium has been roundly blasted as inept. — Douglas Depeppe, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026 Luckily, the path forward is not about roundly rejecting modern platforms but engaging with them more consciously. — Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Consider the case of Wells Fargo , a stock with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12 that had a quarter that was roundly disliked by the analyst community, despite some perfunctory price target increases. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for roundly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundly
  1. strongly
  2. systematically
  3. vigorously
  4. thoroughly
  5. forcibly
  6. widely
  7. vehemently
  8. firmly
Adverb
  • Green also strongly believes Gabriel can lead them to where Erica’s body is buried.
    — Yana Johnson, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Ultimately, how successful an AI initiative is at a community hospital strongly depends on how disciplined the implementation is.
    — Christine Schuster, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • The film also contains allegations that Israel is systematically destroying homes in Gaza to create a wasteland that will prevent Palestinians from ever returning.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Luigi Mangione had allegedly just shot the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, an insurance company—not my own—that had been systematically denying patients care.
    — Elizabeth Nicholas, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of systematically
Adverb
  • Cook, stirring vigorously and breaking up pockets of flour as needed, until a thin film forms on bottom and sides of pan and dough comes together into a single mass, 2–3 minutes.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Cool-season lawns vigorously expand their roots and blades in spring and fall, making these the best times to fertilize them.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • Milk residue left inside narrow channels and curved surfaces can create conditions where bacteria may grow if the parts are not cleaned thoroughly.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The coaching staffs and veteran players all know each other thoroughly after a decade of competition between Shanahan and McVay, who are both constantly looking for an edge.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • Fu urged Taiwan’s government to protect Wang’s family and ensure they would not be forcibly returned to mainland China.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The other option for the United States is a land invasion aimed at forcibly ousting the Iranian regime.
    — JAMES F. JEFFREY, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of forcibly
Adverb
  • The key to why scores are falling so widely may be found in an accompanying survey taken by students.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • During the prime years of her career, while widely acknowledged as an exceptional Schubert singer with impeccable German diction, Anderson still avoided expounding on the music.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of widely
Adverb
  • Yet despite those signings not panning out, the owners are hell-bent on a salary cap, while the players are vehemently opposed.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • AfD leaders in Saxony-Anhalt are also courting the more right-wing factions of the mainstream conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) – though Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vehemently ruled out any cooperation.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of vehemently
Adverb
  • Susan and Robert are finally together, or at least moving firmly in that direction.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The phone is made from the same high-quality materials as its Pro iPhones—titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, and Apple's Ceramic Shield—and assembled as tightly and firmly as anything Apple makes.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
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