What is the meaning of squarely?

adverb

  • Directly and without evasion; not roundabout.
    • usage: "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"
  • In a straight direct way.
    • usage: "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me"
  • Firmly and solidly.
    • usage: "hit the ball squarely"; "the bat met the ball squarely"; "planted his great bulk square before his enemy"
  • In a square shape.
    • usage: "a squarely cut piece of paper"; "folded the sheet of paper square"
  • With firmness and conviction; without compromise.
    • usage: "he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration- C. G. Bowers; "dealt straightforwardly with all issues"
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APAWordNet. (2010). squarely. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/squarely/definitions/1253433
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