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 Other issues School closures were roundly met with concern by the candidates. — Austin Horn july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Not too shabby for a man who was roundly ridiculed for his defection from LaLiga in 2007. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 The action was roundly criticized, and a team of free-press advocates from the San Diego office of the Sheppard Mullin law firm stepped in to defend her at no charge. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 The book-club members roundly disliked it, indignant that the character was being driven mad by perimenopause, as if hormone-replacement therapy didn’t exist. — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 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
  • That so many teams were capable of winning races showed how well the crews performed, especially considering the breeze was again blowing strongly across the Solent, around 17 knots and sometimes gusting over 20.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Star first baseman Bryce Harper has strongly advocated for aggressive trade deadline moves, suggesting the team acquire expensive veterans.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of strongly
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  • An investor who requires every dollar of spend to be attributable will systematically underinvest in the thing that creates the value.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • All of these acids reduce inflammation in the gut and systematically throughout the body.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of systematically
Adverb
  • Angostura bitters Funnel Jigger or measuring cup Bring ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup water just to a boil, stirring vigorously until sugar dissolves.
    — Al Culliton, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • This means that feeding the right type of fertilizer is important to keep spiller plants growing vigorously.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • Also, thoroughly clean all surfaces, dishes, utensils or other equipment that the uncooked food may have touched.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Section 106 emphasizes that federal agencies must thoroughly evaluate the impact that amendments to historical landmarks might have before any changes can be made.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • According to Russia’s defense ministry, Russian forces overnight struck down 133 Ukrainian drones over Russia, the Black Sea and Crimea, the peninsula that Moscow forcibly annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Advertisement Activist Sonam Wangchuk was then forcibly taken to hospital after 26 days of a hunger strike meant to bring attention to protesters’ demands.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 25 July 2026
Definition of forcibly
Adverb
  • The shooting was not captured on body camera video, which the Madison Police Department does not widely use.
    — Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
  • World Cup 2026 was widely regarded as an enjoyable edition where the good footballing sides succeeded.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of widely
Adverb
  • Wiley vehemently denied the allegation and no evidence has been presented to support Hermes’ claim.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Federal officials said the man attempted to ram agents with his car, which witnesses vehemently dispute.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of vehemently
Adverb
  • Another season-ticket holder from that first year remembered crowds being firmly in the 5,500 range.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • The decision to leave an underperforming third-party logistics provider (3PL) is usually simple enough, but contract termination fees, system integrations and inventory transfer expenses stand firmly in the way.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
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