1. directly and firmly; exactly in the center or target
2. honestly and straightforwardly; without evasion
3. completely and entirely; fully

Examples

• The ball hit him squarely in the chest.
• She looked him squarely in the eye when she spoke.
• The blame falls squarely on the manager’s shoulders.
• He answered the question squarely without hesitation.
• The responsibility rests squarely with the committee.
• The arrow landed squarely in the center of the target.
• She faced the challenge squarely and with confidence.