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Squarely

/ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/

In the shape of a square; at right angles

📖 Definitions of "Squarely"

adverb
  1. 1

    In the shape of a square; at right angles

  2. 2

    Firmly and solidly

  3. 3

    In a direct, straightforward and honest manner

🔄 Synonyms of "Squarely"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
forthrightnounStraightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
squarenoun(geometry) A polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.
forthrightlyIn a forthright manner
foursquarenounHaving four equal sides; square.
straightforwardlyIn a straightforward manner.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Squarely"

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WordDefinition
squarenoun(geometry) A polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.
foursquarenounHaving four equal sides; square.
forthrightlyIn a forthright manner
straightforwardlyIn a straightforward manner.
forthrightStraightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
clearAll the way; entirely.
categoricallyIn a categorical manner.
frontnounThe foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
frontallyIn a frontal manner
perfectlyWholly, completely, totally.
precisely(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.
exactly(manner) Without approximation; precisely.
full(archaic) Fully; quite; very; thoroughly; completely; exactly; entirely.
entirelyTo the full or entire extent.
fullyIn a full manner; without lack or defect; completely, entirely.
totally(degree, colloquial) Very; extremely.
decisivelyIn a decisive manner.
completelyTo the fullest extent or degree; totally.
whollyCompletely and entirely; to the fullest extent; (loosely, exaggeratedly) very; to a great extent.
altogetherCompletely, wholly, or without exception.

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