firmly
- adverb (adv)
Meaning: immovably
Synonyms:
durably
enduringly
fast
fixedly
hard
inflexibly
like a rock
motionlessly
rigidly
securely
solid
solidly
soundly
stably
steadily
stiffly
strongly
substantially
thoroughly
tight
tightly
unflinchingly
unshakeably
Antonyms:
flexibly
movably
weakly
- adverb (adv)
Meaning: with determination
Synonyms:
adamantly
constantly
decisively
doggedly
indefatigably
intently
obdurately
obstinately
perseveringly
persistently
pertinaciously
purposefully
resolutely
staunchly
steadfastly
stolidly
strictly
stubbornly
tenaciously
through thick and thin
unchangeably
unwaveringly
with heavy hand
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