squarely

//ˈskweə.li//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Adverb

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1

Directly and firmly; without deviation or evasion.

She looked him squarely in the eye and told him the truth.

2

In a manner that is fair, honest, and straightforward.

She dealt with the problem squarely and honestly.

3

Exactly in the center or middle of something.

The ball hit him squarely in the face.