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