squarely
(adverb)
adverb
1. directly and without evasion; not roundabout
- to face a problem squarely
- the responsibility lies squarely with them
Similar word(s): forthright, forthrightly
2. in a straight direct way
- looked him squarely in the eye
- ran square into me
Similar word(s): square
3. firmly and solidly
- hit the ball squarely
- the bat met the ball squarely
- planted his great bulk square before his enemy
Similar word(s): square
4. in a square shape
- a squarely cut piece of paper
- folded the sheet of paper square
Similar word(s): square
5. with firmness and conviction; without compromise
- he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration
Similar word(s): foursquare, straightforwardly