Meaning & Definition of Squarely in English

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"

2. In a straight direct way

• "Looked him squarely in the eye"

• "Ran square into me"

3. Firmly and solidly

• "Hit the ball squarely"

• "The bat met the ball squarely"

• "Planted his great bulk square before his enemy"

4. In a square shape

• "A squarely cut piece of paper"

• "Folded the sheet of paper square"

5. With firmness and conviction

• Without compromise

• "He stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- c.g.bowers

• "Dealt straightforwardly with all issues"