squarely

Adverb

• with firmness and conviction; without compromise
  • he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration- C.G.Bowers
    
  • dealt straightforwardly with all issues
    

• in a square shape
  • a squarely cut piece of paper
    
  • folded the sheet of paper square
    

• firmly and solidly
  • hit the ball squarely
    
  • the bat met the ball squarely
    
  • planted his great bulk square before his enemy
    

• in a straight direct way
  • looked him squarely in the eye
    
  • ran square into me
    

• directly and without evasion; not roundabout
  • to face a problem squarely
    
  • the responsibility lies squarely with them
    
  • spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  foursquare , straightforwardly , square , forthrightly , forthright