Firmly: meaning, definitions and examples

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firmly

 

[ หˆfษœหrmli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb

In a strong, steady, and stable manner.

Synonyms

securely, steadily, strongly

Examples of usage

  • She firmly believes in equality for all.
  • He held her hand firmly as they walked through the park.
  • The door was firmly closed and wouldn't budge.
  • I will firmly stand by my decision, no matter what.
  • She firmly stated her opinion during the meeting.
Context #2 | Adverb

adverb

In a resolute or determined manner.

Synonyms

assertively, decisively, steadfastly

Examples of usage

  • She firmly refused to compromise on her principles.
  • He stood firmly against any form of discrimination.
  • They firmly declared their commitment to the cause.
  • The team members were firmly united in their goal.
  • The company stood firmly behind its decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "firmly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น firmemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅƒเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan tegas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฒะตั€ะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mocno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใฃใ‹ใ‚Šใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fermement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ firmemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ๋‹จํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุญุฒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pevnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pevne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๅฎšๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trdno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ firmemente

Etymology

The word 'firmly' originated from the Middle English word 'fermli', which was derived from the Old French 'fermement'. It has been in use since the 14th century and has evolved to represent a sense of strength, stability, and determination. Over the years, 'firmly' has become synonymous with resolve, conviction, and unwavering commitment.

See also: confirm, firm, firmament, firming, firmness, firms, infirm, unfirmly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,630, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.