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Definitions

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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Tesla, too, has its eyes set firmly on autonomy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Stocks will have a difficult time sustaining a second-quarter comeback until that target, pegged at around 6624 points, is firmly retaken.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

As recently as a few weeks ago, the path looked firmly downward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

“This is a disease that demands humility and patience, but for which I firmly believe there is great hope.”

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The fulsome belly, the haunches and feet, rested firmly on the ground.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.