roundly
/'raundli/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a blunt, direct, and forceful manner: To speak or act without hesitation, subtlety, or reservation, often implying severity or completeness.
- Completely, thoroughly, or to a full degree: To an extent that leaves no part unaffected; fully and decisively.
Usage and Examples
- Adverb (Bluntly/Directly):
- The manager was roundly criticized for his poor decision. (The manager received direct and severe criticism.)
- She told him roundly that his behavior was unacceptable. (She told him in a blunt and uncompromising way.)
- Adverb (Completely/Thoroughly):
- The proposal was roundly defeated in the vote. (The proposal was defeated by a large, complete majority.)
- The team roundly celebrated their championship victory. (The team celebrated in a full and enthusiastic manner.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be roundly condemned": to be thoroughly and forcefully denounced.
- The act of violence was roundly condemned by leaders worldwide.
- "to roundly applaud": to applaud enthusiastically and fully.
- The audience roundly applauded the performer's effort.
Variants and Related Words
- Round (adj): Having a circular shape; complete or full. (e.g., )
- Roundness (n): The quality of being round or complete.
Synonyms
- Bluntly: In a direct and uncompromising manner.
- Flatly: In a definite and direct way, leaving no room for doubt.
- Thoroughly: In a complete and exhaustive manner.
- Soundly: Decisively and completely (often used for defeats).
Related Phrases
- To tell someone roundly: To inform someone in a very direct and frank manner.
- He told them roundly that their plan would not work.
Idioms
- To be roundly abused: To be scolded or criticized severely and directly.
- The referee was roundly abused by the angry fans.
Adverb
- in a blunt direct manner
- he spoke bluntly
- he stated his opinion flat-out
- he was criticized roundly
- in a round manner
- she was roundly slim