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 Argentina’s performance and the post-game skirmish were roundly criticised after the final. — George Edwards, New York Times, 21 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 Other issues School closures were roundly met with concern by the candidates. — Austin Horn july 16, Miami Herald, 16 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
  • Gallup found that just 2% of Fortune 500 CHROs strongly agree their performance management system actually inspires employees to improve.
    — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Previous-generation Outbacks were functional but had an unfortunate tendency to look as though their infotainment system had been installed by somebody who strongly disliked both computers and human beings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • The strategy uses Hammett parameters to systematically tune the optical properties of iridium complexes through a process called orbital decoupling.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The current administration has implemented sweeping overhauls to federal land management that critics argue systematically isolate underserved communities.
    — Kimmie Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of systematically
Adverb
  • Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and resembles a caramel sauce.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • First, the safeguards and rules of any legislation governing college athletics must be vigorously enforceable.
    — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • Experts advise thoroughly reading the contract, including coverage limits and exclusions, before purchasing a plan.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • This is the situation to which Haitians living in the United States are being forcibly returned.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • More than 350 Greenlandic Indigenous women and girls, including some 12 years old and younger, previously came forward to investigators and reported that they were forcibly given contraception by Danish health authorities.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of forcibly
Adverb
  • The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Known widely for her philanthropic efforts, the family encouraged devoted fans to honor Parton’s legacy by donating to a special cause close to her heart — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of widely
Adverb
  • Bally’s, meanwhile, has vehemently argued that allowing VGTs will cannibalize revenue from its 4,000 permanent facility slot machines.
    — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • However, it's been vehemently opposed by the other two parties that make up the government along with Luxon's center-right group National — libertarian ACT and populist NZ First.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of vehemently
Adverb
  • How often do coaches who are firmly on the hot seat actually have a bounce-back season to save their jobs?
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Now Norvell enters 2026 firmly on the hot seat, entrusting his future to another transfer quarterback.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of firmly

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“Roundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roundly. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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