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roundly

[round-lee] / ˈraʊnd li /
ADVERB
thoroughly
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Although lower courts roundly rejected these claims, the Supreme Court appeared to buy them.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

But instead of being applauded for my effort, I was roundly shamed by my friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The attention comes at a Games which began for Georgia with their team being roundly booed in San Siro when they entered the stadium during the opening ceremony.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

During the 2004 Summer Games in Athens, for example, which opened 17 months after the American-led invasion of Iraq, the U.S. team was roundly booed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

When she mentioned this, stuttering, he laughed roundly so his fabulous teeth showed.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye