Insistently: meaning, definitions and examples
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insistently
[ ɪn'sɪstəntli ]
persistent demand
Insistently means in a manner that is firm and determined. It suggests a repeated or persistent approach to demanding something or making a point. The term implies that the insistence is unwavering, often crossing into being forceful or aggressive in tone. For example, one might insistently demand a response or clarification. The use of this adverb often indicates urgency or strong conviction.
Synonyms
firmly, persistently, steadfastly, unyieldingly.
Examples of usage
- She insisted on attending the meeting insistently.
- The child asked for the toy insistently.
- He insistently argued his opinion despite opposition.
- They insistently reminded him of the deadline.
Translations
Translations of the word "insistently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insistentemente
🇮🇳 जिद्दी तरीके से
🇩🇪 nachdrücklich
🇮🇩 secara mendesak
🇺🇦 наполегливо
🇵🇱 natarczywie
🇯🇵 しつこく
🇫🇷 insistamment
🇪🇸 insistentemente
🇹🇷 ısrarla
🇰🇷 고집스럽게
🇸🇦 بإصرار
🇨🇿 naléhavě
🇸🇰 naliehavo
🇨🇳 坚持不懈地
🇸🇮 vztrajno
🇮🇸 krafanlega
🇰🇿 талаппен
🇬🇪 მკაცრად
🇦🇿 israrla
🇲🇽 insistentemente
Etymology
The word 'insistently' derives from the verb 'insist,' which comes from the Latin 'insistere,' meaning 'to stand on' or 'to persist.' The Latin term is built from 'in-' (meaning 'in' or 'upon') and 'sistere' (meaning 'to stand'). The use of the adverb form became prominent in English in the late 19th century, reflecting a growing tendency in the language to create adverbs from adjectives and verbs to express manner or degree. Over time, 'insistently' has retained its connotation of firmness and persistence, becoming a staple in both formal and informal discourse.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,890, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23887 uninhibited
- 23888 humiliate
- 23889 jumbled
- 23890 insistently
- 23891 improbability
- 23892 sanding
- 23893 enamoured
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