roundly
/ˈraʊndli/
adverb
- In a strong, direct, or forceful way, especially when criticizing or rejecting something.
- The proposal was roundly rejected by the committee.
- She roundly criticized the company's decision to cut jobs.
- The audience roundly booed the speaker after his offensive remarks.
- Completely or thoroughly, often in a negative sense.
- The team was roundly defeated in the championship game.
- The plan failed roundly, with no positive results at all.
- His explanation was roundly dismissed as nonsense.
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