Squarely meaning

What does “squarely” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“squarely” is an adverb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: directly and without evasion; not roundabout.

squarely

directly and without evasion; not roundabout
“to face a problem squarely”
“the responsibility lies squarely with them”
Synonymsforthrightly forthright
in a straight direct way
“looked him squarely in the eye”
“ran square into me”
Synonymssquare
firmly and solidly
“hit the ball squarely”
“the bat met the ball squarely”
Synonymssquare
in a square shape
“a squarely cut piece of paper”
“folded the sheet of paper square”
Synonymssquare
with firmness and conviction; without compromise
“he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration”
“dealt straightforwardly with all issues”
Synonymsfoursquare straightforwardly

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University