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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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China’s return to its program of building new islands in the South China Sea has passed almost unnoticed in Washington, where attention is firmly fixed on the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Top-line issues have now firmly been put to rest,” said Wells Fargo Securities analyst Ike Boruchow in a March report.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Although the feelgood factor has faded a little after disappointing exits from the Europa League and Coupe de France, they remain fourth in Ligue 1 and firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Tesla, too, has its eyes set firmly on autonomy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

He held on to the vine as tightly as he could, his eyes firmly closed as he desperately hoped that the beanstalk would just push up and around the overhang, leaving the rock intact.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.