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firmly

UK
/ˈfɜːmli/
US
/ˈfɜrmli/

Translations

firmlyadverb
UK
/ˈfɜːmli/
US
/ˈfɜrmli/
fermementSens courant : avec détermination, sans hésitation.
He firmly refused to compromise on his principles.
Il a fermement refusé de transiger sur ses principes.
solidementSens concret : avec force et stabilité.
She firmly held onto the railing as the boat rocked back and forth.
Elle se tenait solidement à la rambarde pendant que le bateau oscillait d'avant en arrière.
Additional translations
résolumentNuance plus soutenue : avec résolution, de manière décidée.
Synonyms
resolutely
unwaveringly
strongly
securely
steadfastly
Antonyms
weakly
loosely

Definitions

firmlyadverb
In a strong, steady, or unwavering manner.
She firmly held onto the railing as the boat rocked back and forth.
With determination or conviction; in a way that shows one will not change one’s mind.
He firmly refused to compromise on his principles.
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