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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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But to firmly shut the door on Iran’s prospects for developing nuclear weapons, experts say, the 60% enriched uranium should be shipped out and potentially the 20% enriched uranium as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

It sets her apart, firmly in the lonesome realm of eternal geekdom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A week ago, the Nasdaq Composite was still firmly in correction territory.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

In fact, they lodged so firmly that I could use a lesson or two in not trying so hard.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

He wrapped his arms around the trunk of a firmly rooted tree, the wind rushing so fiercely it threatened to pull the whiskers from his face.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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