adverb
- in a thorough or complete manner
- in a harsh or severe manner
- in a circular or curved manner
Examples
- The critics roundly condemned the new policy.
- She was roundly defeated in the election.
- The teacher roundly scolded the students for cheating.
- He roundly rejected their proposal.
- The ball rolled roundly across the field.
- The audience roundly applauded the performance.