firmly Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- strenuously
- roundly
- with-a-vengeance
- fast
- stoutly
- sturdily
- powerfully
- explosively
- stiffly
- sharply
- forcefully
- energetically
- with-might-and-main
- dynamically
- eagerly
Weak:
- animatedly
- gamely
- aggressively
- soundly
- determinedly
- heartily
- purposefully
- squarely
- solidly
- rigidly
- violently
- steadily
- hammer-and-tongs
- spunkily
- steadfastly
- mightily
- fixedly
- potently
- assertively
- roughshod
- decidedly
- robustly
- intensively
- emphatically
- vivaciously
- briskly
- surely
- crisply
- resolutely
- lustily
- muscularly
- directly
- smartly
- like-gangbusters
- spiritedly
- to-beat-the-band
- manfully
- actively
- intently
Meaning of firmly
firmly (r)
with resolute determination
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
with firmness
firmly (adv.)
In a firm manner.
firmly Sentence Examples
- The foundation was firmly established, ensuring the stability of the structure.
- She had a firmly rooted belief in the power of education to transform lives.
- The hiker's boots firmly gripped the rocky terrain, providing him with a steady footing.
- The adhesive held the pieces of the broken vase firmly together, restoring its original form.
- The boxer stood firmly in the ring, his stance unwavering and determined.
- The door was firmly shut, preventing any unwanted visitors from entering.
- The dog's leash was firmly grasped in the child's hand as they strolled through the park.
- The government's stance on the issue remained firmly unchanged, despite mounting pressure from the public.
- The tree's roots spread firmly underground, anchoring it securely in the soil.
- She believed firmly in the importance of honesty and integrity, and she lived her life accordingly.
FAQs About the word firmly
with resolute determination, in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger, with firmnessIn a firm manner.
forcibly, hard, vehemently, vigorously, fiercely,strongly, strenuously, roundly, with a vengeance, fast
gently, feebly, feebly, faintly, weakly, faintly, weakly, delicately, softly, gently
The foundation was firmly established, ensuring the stability of the structure.
She had a firmly rooted belief in the power of education to transform lives.
The hiker's boots firmly gripped the rocky terrain, providing him with a steady footing.
The adhesive held the pieces of the broken vase firmly together, restoring its original form.
