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Webster 1913 Edition
Roundly
Round′ly
,adv.
1.
In a round form or manner.
2.
Openly; boldly; peremptorily; plumply.
He affirms everything
roundly
. Addison.
3.
Briskly; with speed.
locke.
Two of the outlaws walked
roundly
forward. Sir W. Scott.
4.
Completely; vigorously; in earnest.
Shak.
5.
Without regard to detail; in gross; comprehensively; generally;
as, to give numbers
. roundly
In speaking
roundly
of this period. H. Morley.
Webster 1828 Edition
Roundly
ROUND'LY
, adv.1.
In a round form or manner.2.
Openly; boldly; without reserve; peremptorily.He affirms every thing roundly.
3.
Plainly; fully. He gives them roundly to understand that their duty is submission.4.
Briskly; with speed.When the mind has brought itself to attention, it will be able to cope with difficulties and master them, and then it may go on roundly.
5.
Completely; to the purpose; vigorously; in earnest.