roundly

• Adverbe signifiant « vigoureusement », « complètement » ou « de manière franche et catégorique ». S'emploie souvent pour qualifier une critique, une condamnation ou un refus qui est net et sans réserve.

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.

1. In a strong or forceful mannerC1formal

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

   de façon catégorique

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

   Synonymesbluntlyemphaticallyforcefullyharshlyseverelysternlystronglyvehementlyvigorously

   Antonymesambiguouslygentlymildlyvaguelyweakly

2. Completely or thoroughlyC1formal

   In a thorough or complete way.

   Complètement, entièrement

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

   Synonymescompletelycomprehensivelyentirelyfullythoroughlyutterlywholly

   Antonymesincompletelypartially