roundly

Definition of Roundly in English :

1. roundly

in a round manner

Example Sentences:
'she was roundly slim'

in a blunt direct manner

Example Sentences:
'he spoke bluntly'
'he stated his opinion flat-out'
'he was criticized roundly'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Roundly

adverb

1.

frankly, bluntly, or thoroughly

to be roundly criticized

2.

in a round manner or so as to be round

adverb

1.

in a round form; circularly, spherically, etc.

2.

in a round manner

; specif.,

a.

vigorously, bluntly, severely, etc.

he was roundly rebuked

b.

fully; completely and thoroughly

adv.

1. In the form of a circle or sphere.

2. With full force or vigor; thoroughly: applauded roundly; was roundly criticized.