Pronunciation: /skwɛrli/
adjective having a shape or cross-section that is square or approximately square
A1 The table is squarely in the middle of the room.
A2 She looked squarely at him and asked him a question.
B1 The bookshelf is squarely against the wall.
B2 The painting is hung squarely above the fireplace.
C1 The company's success can be attributed squarely to the CEO's leadership.
C2 The responsibility for the project's failure falls squarely on the shoulders of the team leader.
adverb in a direct or straightforward manner; firmly or solidly
A1 She placed the book squarely on the table.
A2 He looked squarely into her eyes and confessed his love.
B1 The responsibility for the project falls squarely on his shoulders.
B2 The evidence pointed squarely towards the suspect.
C1 The CEO squarely addressed the company's financial challenges during the meeting.
C2 The artist's work is often described as squarely within the realm of abstract expressionism.
formal The company's new policy squarely addresses the issue of workplace harassment.
informal I told him squarely that I didn't appreciate his rude comments.
slang She squared up to her bully and told them to back off.
figurative His actions squarely placed the blame on himself for the project's failure.
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