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 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 Polls show that Rodríguez is deeply unpopular, and she has been roundly criticized for her government's slow response to the earthquake. — John Otis, NPR, 16 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
  • Even when the material was strongly disturbed, the electronic order rebuilt itself smoothly across the sample.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Its themes of environmental fragility, social inequality, labour and belonging resonate strongly with the identity of our region.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of strongly
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  • Economists studying the post-recession years have found this asymmetry systematically rewarded people who already owned capital before the crash and penalized everyone who didn’t yet have any.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Effective succession planning is less about identifying a successor and more about systematically building leadership capability across the organization.
    — Blazy Flash, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of systematically
Adverb
  • Protect Both Academic Freedom and Institutional Neutrality Universities should vigorously defend the freedom of individual faculty and students to pursue controversial ideas.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The easy solution is to remove the most vigorously growing plants to give the rest a fighting chance.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • When serious concerns involving district operations and oversight are raised, the Board has an obligation to investigate them thoroughly, carefully consider the findings and act in the best long-term interest of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Using a disinfectant on a surface still covered with grease, grime or chicken slime will keep the chemical from reaching — and killing — the germs underneath unless the surface is first thoroughly cleaned.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of thoroughly
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  • Investigators later observed that the employee had bruising, facial scratches and a substantial area of hair forcibly pulled from her scalp.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • No one has been charged, Israel has not investigated his killing, and Israeli settlers continue to rampage throughout the West Bank, terrorizing and forcibly displacing Palestinians from their homes.
    — Kamel Musallet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of forcibly
Adverb
  • While black is widely worn to look stylish, and by mourners, in Italy it also has long been associated with fascism.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Health benefits Peppermint oil is widely used as pain relief, digestive aid and cold relief.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of widely
Adverb
  • The Jackson estate has vehemently denied the siblings’ claims.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But the closures and layoffs are vehemently opposed by the state of Lower Saxony, which owns 20 percent of VW Group, as well as the unions, which hold half of the seats on VW Group’s supervisory board.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of vehemently
Adverb
  • As the year's biggest event begins, McIntosh is already firmly at the top of the sport.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Step 2 Meanwhile, blend 1 cup (firmly packed) tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or basil), ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
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