Associations to the word «Squarely»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

SQUARELY, adverb. 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".
SQUARELY, adverb. In a straight direct way; "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me".
SQUARELY, adverb. Firmly and solidly; "hit the ball squarely"; "the bat met the ball squarely"; "planted his great bulk square before his enemy".
SQUARELY, adverb. In a square shape; "a squarely cut piece of paper"; "folded the sheet of paper square".
SQUARELY, adverb. With firmness and conviction; without compromise; "he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers; "dealt straightforwardly with all issues".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley