Synonyms for firmly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : furm |
| Phonetic Transcription : fÉœrm |
Top 10 synonyms for firmly Other synonyms for the word firmly
- constantly
- durably
- enduringly
- fast
- fixedly
- hard
- indefatigably
- inflexibly
- intently
- like a rock
- motionlessly
- obdurately
- obstinately
- perseveringly
- pertinaciously
- purposefully
- solid
- stably
- steadfastly
- steadily
- stiffly
- stolidly
- strictly
- strongly
- stubbornly
- substantially
- tenaciously
- thoroughly
- through thick and thin
- tight
- tightly
- unchangeably
- unflinchingly
- unshakeably
- unwaveringly
- with heavy hand
Définition of firmly
Origin :- c.1300, fermen "make firm, establish," from Old French fermer (12c.) or directly from Latin firmare, from firmus (see firm (adj.)). Related: Firmed; firming.
- adv immovably
- adv with determination
- I remonstrated with him mildly but firmly, but only received insolence in return.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The latter had been blown down; we, however, re-erected it firmly again.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- By this time his reputation had long been firmly established.
- Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
- "Never mind about Aunt Judith," interrupted Decatur, firmly.
- Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
- Firmly but gently he took her two wrists and thrust her away from him.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- To all appearance, the rock was as firmly fastened as any other portion of the earth's substance.
- Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- "It is the least guilty one by which I have known you," returned Morton, firmly.
- Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Leave room for it to swell, but secure it firmly, so that no water can get in.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- "Well, that's it," he said firmly, indicating the jar and the glass.
- Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
- She, too came forward, in her quick way, and took Elvin firmly by the arm.
- Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
Antonyms for firmly
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