advadv.alldirectly and without evasion; not roundaboutSynset:forthright forthrightly
Examples:- to face a problem squarely
- the responsibility lies squarely with them
- spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
Pertainyms:square
Inherited Hypernyms:squarely
advadv.allin a straight direct waySynset:square
Examples:- looked him squarely in the eye
- ran square into me
Inherited Hypernyms:squarely
advadv.allfirmly and solidlySynset:square
Examples:- hit the ball squarely
- the bat met the ball squarely
- planted his great bulk square before his enemy
Inherited Hypernyms:squarely
advadv.allin a square shapeSynset:square
Examples:- a squarely cut piece of paper
- folded the sheet of paper square
Pertainyms:square
Inherited Hypernyms:squarely
advadv.allwith firmness and conviction; without compromiseSynset:foursquare straightforwardly
Examples:- he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration - C.G.Bowers
- dealt straightforwardly with all issues
Pertainyms:straightforward
Inherited Hypernyms:squarely