Roundly and Softly

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Roundly adverb - In a vigorous and forceful manner.

Usage example: roundly attacked the proposal to raise the state's gas tax

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Softly is an antonym for roundly.

Nearby Words: round, rounder

Softly adverb - With little weight or force.

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Roundly is an antonym for softly.

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softness, softie, softy

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