squarely

Adverb

• In a direct, straightforward, or honest manner.
• directly and without evasion; not roundabout
  • "to face a problem squarely"
  • "the responsibility lies squarely with them"
• in a straight direct way
  • "looked him squarely in the eye"
• firmly and solidly
  • "hit the ball squarely"
  • "the bat met the ball squarely"
• in a square shape
  • "a squarely cut piece of paper"
• with firmness and conviction; without compromise; - C.G.Bowers

Adv

• In the shape of a square; at right angles.
• Firmly and solidly.
• In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.

Examples

• He placed the word squarely on the triple word score.

Synonyms

forthright, forthrightly, foursquare, square, straightforwardly