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roundly

adverb
round·​ly | \ ˈrau̇n(d)-lē How to pronounce roundly (audio) \

Definition of roundly

1a : 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

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Examples of roundly in a Sentence

Her leadership is roundly praised. She roundly criticized the plan.

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The former Arsenal star has managed just five goals in 45 appearances and has been roundly lambasted for some below par performances. SI.com, "Transfer Window: Neymar, Philippe Coutinho & the Moves That Could Still Happen This Summer," 16 Aug. 2019 Trump was roundly criticized by opponents who blamed him, as head of the federal government, for not helping Baltimore with its challenges. David Mcfadden, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore schools’ mission: Help students cope with trauma," 31 July 2019 The always controversial and roundly despised targeting rule will now have replay review that results either in confirmation or it being overturned. Gentry Estes, The Courier-Journal, "Morning Coffee: The SEC's new Twitter account is the best bad idea ever," 16 July 2019 The generally conservative Garcia was roundly considered to have put together the best Manny-mimicking ensemble, which included light-up shoes. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Manny Machado’s place on Padres beyond imitation," 16 July 2019 Among Lasso's FC Cincinnati teammates, the move is roundly being viewed as positive. Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, "MLS club FC Cincinnati loans Forrest Lasso out to Nashville SC of the USL Championship," 25 July 2019 Game of Thrones—which many viewers have been in a decade-long relationship with—is no exception, even if the universe roundly detested its final season. Sangeeta Singh-kurtz, Quartzy, "Who needs “Game of Thrones”? All the shows you can watch to fill the void," 24 July 2019 The claim was roundly rebuffed by the lawyers who spoke to The Times. Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times, "How many students cheated to get into USC? A look inside the admissions investigation," 16 July 2019 Both the show and Cash have been roundly praised by critics and fans for the portrayal of her character’s clinical depression in season two as one of first, and most honest, depictions of mental illness ever seen on television. Kathryn Wirsing, Marie Claire, "Aya Cash Takes a Turn for the Best," 30 Apr. 2019

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First Known Use of roundly

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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roundly

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of roundly

: thoroughly or completely
: by nearly everyone
: using plain or strong language

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