roundly

Example Sentences

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Washington residents have roundly criticized the official response, as numerous streets remained unplowed, snowbanks blocked road crossings and schools stayed shut for a full three days after the storm had passed.

From Barron's

I fanned my face a little faster and resisted the urge to smack these blithering cretins roundly on their hot heads.

From Literature

That recommendation was roundly criticised by paediatricians with the American Academy of Pediatrics describing it as "a dangerous move that will harm children".

From BBC

By now Lord Fredrick had grudgingly agreed to meet the soothsayer, for he had been roundly scolded by his wife.

From Literature

Despite opinion polls projecting a comfortable referendum victory for the millennial president, Ecuadorans roundly rejected all four of his proposals.

From Barron's