squarely meaning and definition

SQUARELY adverb

Definition of squarely (adverb)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: forthright, forthrightly
2. in a straight direct way
   • "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me"
   • synonyms: square
3. firmly and solidly
   • "hit the ball squarely"; "the bat met the ball squarely"; "planted his great bulk square before his enemy"
   • synonyms: square
4. in a square shape
   • "a squarely cut piece of paper"; "folded the sheet of paper square"
   • synonyms: square
5. with firmness and conviction; without compromise
   • "he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers; "dealt straightforwardly with all issues"
   • synonyms: foursquare, straightforwardly