Defiantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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defiantly
[ dɪˈfaɪəntli ]
in a challenging and disobedient manner
With a defiant attitude, she refused to back down.
Synonyms
boldly, daringly, rebelliously
Examples of usage
- He stated his opinion defiantly, despite the consequences.
- She crossed her arms and defiantly stared back at him.
in a way that shows resistance or opposition
The protesters marched defiantly through the streets, demanding change.
Synonyms
firmly, resolutely, stubbornly
Examples of usage
- She spoke out defiantly against the unjust law.
- He stood his ground defiantly in the face of adversity.
Translations
Translations of the word "defiantly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desafiadoramente
🇮🇳 अभिमानपूर्वक
🇩🇪 trotzig
🇮🇩 menantang
🇺🇦 виклично
🇵🇱 wyzywająco
🇯🇵 挑戦的に (ちょうせんてきに)
🇫🇷 défiant
🇪🇸 desafiantemente
🇹🇷 meydan okurcasına
🇰🇷 도전적으로
🇸🇦 بتحدٍ
🇨🇿 vzdorně
🇸🇰 vzdorovito
🇨🇳 挑衅地 (tiǎoxìn de)
🇸🇮 izzivalno
🇮🇸 þrjóskulega
🇰🇿 қарсылықпен
🇬🇪 გამომწვევად
🇦🇿 müxalifcəsinə
🇲🇽 desafiantemente
Word origin
The word 'defiantly' is derived from the verb 'defiant', which comes from the Latin word 'defiantem', meaning 'challenging, opposing'. The adverb form 'defiantly' first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, with its current meaning of showing resistance or opposition.