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Defiantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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defiantly

 

[ dɪˈfaɪəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,052, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.