Staunchly: meaning, definitions and examples
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staunchly
[ stษหn(t)สli ]
strongly committed
Staunchly means in a very loyal, steadfast, or committed manner. It is often used to describe people's strong support or belief in a particular cause, idea, or individual. When someone is described as staunchly supporting something, it emphasizes their unwavering dedication and firmness. This term is commonly utilized in discussions about political beliefs, social issues, or personal convictions.
Synonyms
firmly, resolutely, steadfastly, unwaveringly.
Examples of usage
- She staunchly defended her friend's actions.
- The organization staunchly supports the environment.
- He is staunchly opposed to the new policy.
Translations
Translations of the word "staunchly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น firme
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช entschlossen
- fest
- unerschรผtterlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan tegas
๐บ๐ฆ ัััััะต
๐ต๐ฑ stanowczo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญๅบใจใใฆ
๐ซ๐ท ferme
๐ช๐ธ firme
๐น๐ท kararlฤฑca
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ณ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุญุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ pevnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ pevnรฝm
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฎๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ odloฤno
๐ฎ๐ธ รถrugg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษtiyyษtlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ firmemente
Etymology
The word 'staunchly' originates from the Middle French 'estanch', meaning 'to stop or stanch a flow'. The term evolved in English, where it became associated with being firm or steadfast in beliefs and actions. The use of 'staunch' dates back to at least the 15th century, where it was used to describe someone who is loyal and unwavering. Over the years, the adverb 'staunchly' emerged to express the manner of being staunch, particularly in contexts that highlight commitment and loyalty. The term has been applied in various fields, including politics, advocacy, and personal relationships, denoting a strong and reliable support for a cause or belief.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,742, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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