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firmly

[furm-lee] / ˈfɜrm li /
ADVERB
immovably
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rigidly securely solidly soundly strongly thoroughly tightly
STRONG
hard
WEAK
durably enduringly fast fixedly inflexibly like a rock motionlessly solid stably steadily stiffly substantially tight unflinchingly unshakeably
Antonyms
WEAK
changeably flexibly indefinitely movably waveringly weakly
ADVERB
with determination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adamantly decisively doggedly persistently resolutely staunchly steadfastly strictly stubbornly tenaciously
STRONG
unwaveringly
WEAK
constantly indefatigably intently obdurately obstinately perseveringly pertinaciously purposefully stolidly through thick and thin unchangeably with heavy hand
Antonyms
WEAK
changeably flexibly indefinitely movably waveringly weakly

Example Sentences

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Valuations are finally more attractive on a relative basis, while the companies’ dominance in artificial intelligence keeps them firmly at the center of the market’s most important growth story.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Bethell also said he "firmly" believes he is doing the right thing by staying at the IPL, rather than playing for Warwickshire in the early part of the season.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Ms. Wheeler, herself a travel writer, knew and admired Morris, but she pins the biographical butterfly firmly in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Zoe Harrison nailed all 12 conversions as well to keep the boot firmly on Scotland's throats in a commanding display.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

A week after our arrival in Souilly, I walked into the switchboard room and there she was, Mae, not finishing her work as she should have been, but still firmly planted in her chair.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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