squarely

adverb

1. 1

   with firmness and conviction; without compromise

   he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers

   dealt straightforwardly with all issues

2. 2

   firmly and solidly

   hit the ball squarely

   the bat met the ball squarely

3. 3

   in a square shape

   a squarely cut piece of paper

   folded the sheet of paper square

4. 4

   directly and without evasion; not roundabout

   to face a problem squarely

   the responsibility lies squarely with them

5. 5

   in a straight direct way

   looked him squarely in the eye

   ran square into me