universally
/ˌjunɪˈvɝsəli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a universal manner.
Adverb
Examples
My experience of the people was that they were universally polite, civil, and clean, and during the whole time I spent in the country, I only saw one drunken man.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
By everyone or by the vast majority of people.
Adverb
Examples
The movie was universally praised by its audience.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “universally” mean?
In a universal manner.
Is “universally” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.