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roundly

US/ˈraʊndli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a round manner

  • “she was roundly slim”
2.

in a blunt direct manner

  • “he spoke bluntly”
  • “he stated his opinion flat-out”
  • “he was criticized roundly”
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Origin

From Middle English roundly, roundely, roundliche, equivalent to round + -ly.

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