Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for ROUND'LY
ROUND'LY, adv.
- In a round form or manner.
- Openly; boldly; without reserve; peremptorily. He affirms every thing roundly. Addison.
- Plainly; fully. He gives them roundly to understand that their duty is submission.
- Briskly; with speed. When the mind has brought itself to attention, it will be able to cope with difficulties and master them, and then it may go on you roundly. Locke.
- Completely; to the purpose; vigorously; in earnest. Shak. Davies.
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