adverb
in a circle; roundly
Describes making something round, forming a circle, or moving in a circular shape. Derived from 丸い (round).
See also: 丸い
子供たちは丸く輪になって座った。
The children sat in a circle.
紙を丸く切ってください。
Please cut the paper into a circle.
adverb
amicably; peacefully; without friction
Used for resolving matters smoothly, settling disputes, or getting along without conflict. Often appears in phrases like 丸く収まる or 丸く治める.
See also: 丸い
話し合いで問題を丸く収めた。
We settled the matter amicably through discussion.
彼はいつも人間関係を丸く治めようとする。
He always tries to keep relationships smooth and free of friction.
丸い is the adjective meaning 'round'; 丸く is its adverbial form used to describe actions done in a circular manner or, figuratively, in a harmonious way.
Adverbial form of the adjective 丸い (round). The figurative sense of 'amicably' likely derives from the idea of smoothing out rough edges into a harmonious circle.