English

Alternative forms

• groundley, groundlie

Adjective

groundly ‎(comparative groundlier or more groundly, superlative groundliest or most groundly)

1. (rare, archaic) Thorough, complete; solid; deep; profound
   • 1869, Berjeau, The Book-worm:

     A groundly instruction, wherein the difference betwixt God the Father, and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ, is declared [...]

Adverb

groundly ‎(comparative groundlier or more groundly, superlative groundliest or most groundly)

1. (rare, archaic) To the very ground, to the very bottom; thoroughly, completely; solidly; deeply; profoundly
   • 1846, Galt, Life of Cardinal Wosley:

     Sir, when I groundly considered your provident forecast, as well for the conservation of your navy from damage, as the princely zeal that ye bear to preserve your subjects and their goods [...]

   • 1856, John Marston, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, The works of John Marston:

     Those whom princes do once groundly hate, Let them provide to die as sure us fate.

Related terms

• ground