Dictionary definition · squarely
adverb
- directly and without evasion; not roundabout"to face a problem squarely"
- in a straight direct way"looked him squarely in the eye"
- firmly and solidly"hit the ball squarely"
- in a square shape"a squarely cut piece of paper"
- with firmness and conviction; without compromise"he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).