roundly

An adverb meaning 'strongly,' 'thoroughly,' or 'in a blunt and forceful manner.' It is often used to describe criticism, condemnation, or rejection that is emphatic and complete.

• 🇩🇪Adverb, das „nachdrücklich“, „gründlich“ oder „in scharfer und entschiedener Weise“ bedeutet. Es wird oft verwendet, um Kritik, Verurteilung oder Ablehnung zu beschreiben, die kategorisch und vollständig sind.

1. In a strong or forceful manner C1 formal

   Used to describe criticism or rejection that is expressed strongly and directly.

   • The proposal was roundly rejected by the committee.
   • She was roundly criticized for her controversial remarks.
   • The plan was roundly condemned by environmental groups.

   🇩🇪Scharf

   Synonyme: bluntlyemphaticallyforcefullyharshlyseverelysternlystronglyvehementlyvigorously

   Antonyme: ambiguouslygentlymildlyvaguelyweakly

2. Completely or thoroughly C1 formal

   In a thorough or complete way.

   • The team was roundly defeated in the championship match.
   • His argument was roundly disproven by the evidence.
   • The audience roundly applauded the performance.

   🇩🇪Vollständig

   Synonyme: completelycomprehensivelyentirelyfullythoroughlyutterlywholly

   Antonyme: incompletelypartially

• more roundly comparative form
• most roundly superlative form