Definitions

firmly

[furm-lee] / ˈfɜrm li /

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immovably adv.
with determination adv.

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

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Some researchers considered how our most firmly held beliefs—our moral or political views, for instance—trigger rewarding, positive feelings that persuade us not to change them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

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The Saudi government said on Tuesday it would respond "firmly" to attacks by the Houthis.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

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It will be Pezeshkian's first visit to India as Iranian president, and will put the Middle East conflict firmly on the agenda.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

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Lucas abandoned Chicago in June 2016, his sights now firmly set on either Los Angeles or San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

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She walked over and firmly, decisively, removed my headset from my head.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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"The Clever Old Woman" and "Argument"

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"The Clever Old Woman" and "Argument"