Roundly
(adverb)
- In a round manner.
- Completely or thoroughly.
- In a decisive or categorical way.
Origin:
Middle english: from the adjective round (see round, -ly).
Examples:
- He was roundly criticized for his actions.
- The proposal was roundly rejected by the committee.
- The performance was roundly praised by the critics.
- The argument was roundly defeated.
- He was roundly accused of being dishonest.