roundly

In emphatic fashion

Roundly means thoroughly, emphatically, or without qualification.

To be roundly criticized or roundly defeated is to be criticized or defeated completely and forcefully.

The word emphasizes that something was done in full measure, leaving no room for doubt: The proposal was roundly rejected by the committee.

emphatically

soundly

In thorough manner

bluntly · harshly · forcefully · vehemently · fiercely · vigorously · strongly · resoundingly · decisively · categorically

completely

wholly

To the full extent

altogether · absolutely · totally · comprehensively · exhaustively · unreservedly · unconditionally · thoroughly · perfectly · outright

unanimously

universally

In all cases

harmoniously · concertedly · undividedly · consensually · solidly · wholeheartedly · unequivocally · resoundingly · overwhelmingly · across-the-board

Opposites
intensity/forcefulness

roundlygently

In a mild manner

mildly · softly · weakly · feebly · faintly

completeness/thoroughness

roundlypartially

To an incomplete extent

incompletely · narrowly · shallowly · imperfectly · inadequately

commitment/resolve

roundlyhalfheartedly

Without real interest

hesitantly · tentatively · uncertainly · indecisively · spinelessly

Phrases
Family

round, around, surround, rounded, roundabout, surrounded, surroundings, rounding, roundness

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