squarely
In the shape of a squareIn the shape of a square; at right angles.
» Tom threw a pillow at Mary and the pillow hit her squarely in the face.
Tom warf ein Kissen nach Maria, und das Kissen traf sie mitten im Gesicht.
Том бросил в Мэри подушкой, и подушка попала ей прямо в лицо.
Meaning
3 sensesIn the shape of a square; at right angles.
quadratisch, rechteckig
in a square shape
(also, figuratively)Firmly and solidly.
fest, felsenfest
твёрдоtvjórdo, определённоopredeljónno, непосре́дственноneposrédstvenno
firmly and solidly
(figuratively)In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.
direkt
in a straight direct way
Examples
6 sentencesTom threw a pillow at Mary and the pillow hit her squarely in the face.
ruТом бросил в Мэри подушкой, и подушка попала ей прямо в лицо.
deTom warf ein Kissen nach Maria, und das Kissen traf sie mitten im Gesicht.
This is squarely within your control.
A book fell from the shelf and landed squarely on its face.
Ziri aimed the barrel squarely at Rima's head.
Yanni put the finger of blame squarely at Skura.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
Origin
From square + -ly. First use appears c. 1557 in the writings of Robert Recorde.From square + -ly. First use appears c. 1557 in the writings of Robert Recorde.
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Forms
more squarely, most squarely| Comparative | more squarely Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most squarely |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- with firmness and conviction; without compromise:foursquarestraightforwardly
- firmly and solidly:square
- in a square shape:square
- directly and without evasion; not roundabout:forthrightlyforthright
- in a straight direct way:square
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb