adv
roundly
Roundly (adv) means Completely and firmly.
adv
1
Completely and firmly.
"Weak management and a small team of civil servants who were out of their depth have been roundly blamed for the £4 billion overspend on London's Elizabeth line (Crossrail) and its opening four years late in May 2022."
— Howard Johnston, Network News: Weak bosses and staff blamed for Crossrail overspend (2024)
"When, over in the east, General Valentine Baker led his force of four thousand irregulars against Osman Digna, he was roundly thrashed."
— Richard Garrett, General Gordon (1974)
2
In a direct and open way.
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Etymology
From Middle English roundly, roundely, roundliche, equivalent to round + -ly.
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What is the meaning of roundly?
"roundly" (adv) means completely and firmly.
What is another word for roundly?
Other words for "roundly" include bluntly, brusquely, bluffly.
What are the different meanings of roundly?
"roundly" has 2 main meanings: 1. Completely and firmly; 2. In a direct and open way.
