Definitions

firmly

[furm-lee] / ˈfɜrm li /

ADVERB

immovably

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rigidly securely solidly soundly strongly thoroughly tightly

STRONG

hard

WEAK

durably enduringly fast fixedly inflexibly like a rock motionlessly solid stably steadily stiffly substantially tight unflinchingly unshakeably

Antonyms

WEAK

changeably flexibly indefinitely movably waveringly weakly

ADVERB

with determination

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamantly decisively doggedly persistently resolutely staunchly steadfastly strictly stubbornly tenaciously

STRONG

unwaveringly

WEAK

constantly indefatigably intently obdurately obstinately perseveringly pertinaciously purposefully stolidly through thick and thin unchangeably with heavy hand

Antonyms

WEAK

changeably flexibly indefinitely movably waveringly weakly

Example Sentences

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They added that their attention remained firmly on the women "whose experiences are at the heart of this programme".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Offering only a brief wave in acknowledgement of the acclaim, Williams was firmly focused on her first competitive match for 1,375 days.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

By then, they were both in their mid-to-late 30s and firmly on their farewell tours.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

I firmly believe the key to resolving it lies partly in forming unlikely but necessary alliances.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

"Tonight I don't want it," Sam said firmly.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

Vocabulary lists containing firmly

"The Clever Old Woman" and "Argument"

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Vocabulary lists containing firmly

"The Clever Old Woman" and "Argument"