squarely

• Adverbio que significa directamente, sin rodeos o sin desviarse. Se usa para indicar que algo se hace de manera franca, inequívoca o de lleno, a menudo con fuerza o impacto total.

An adverb meaning "directly" or "without evasion." It is used to indicate that something is done in a direct, straightforward, or unambiguous manner, often implying full force or impact.

1. Directly and without evasionB2formal

   In a direct, straightforward manner, without avoiding the issue.

   Directamente y sin rodeos

   • She looked him squarely in the eye and told the truth.
   • The politician answered the question squarely, without any hesitation.
   • He faced the problem squarely and dealt with it immediately.

   Sinónimosbluntlycandidlyexplicitlyforthrightlyfranklyopenlyplainlypoint-blankstraightstraightforwardlyunequivocally

   Antónimosevasivelyindirectlyobliquely

2. In a straight direct wayB2formal

   In a straight line or direction; without deviation.

   directamente, de frente

   • The ball hit him squarely on the nose.
   • The arrow landed squarely in the center of the target.
   • He placed the box squarely on the table.

   Sinónimosdeadexactlypreciselyrightstraightstraightforwardly

   Antónimosindirectlyobliquely

3. Firmly and solidlyB2formal

   In a firm, solid, or secure manner.

   Firmemente y sólidamente

   • The house was built squarely on a foundation of rock.
   • He stood squarely on his feet, ready for the challenge.
   • The company is squarely positioned in the market.

   Sinónimosfirmlyresolutelysecurelysolidlysteadilysturdily

4. In a square shapeB2formal

   In a manner that forms a square or right angle.

   En forma de cuadrado o ángulo recto

   • The tiles were laid squarely, forming a perfect grid.
   • He cut the paper squarely to make a neat square.
   • The building was designed squarely, with sharp corners.

   Sinónimosperpendicularly

5. With firmness and convictionC1formal

   In a determined, uncompromising manner.

   con firmeza y convicción

   • He stated his opinion squarely, without any compromise.
   • The judge ruled squarely in favor of the plaintiff.
   • She stood squarely for her principles, despite the opposition.

   Sinónimosdeterminedlyemphaticallyfirmlyresolutelystaunchlysteadfastlyunwaveringly

   Antónimosevasivelyshakilyweakly