firmly
/ˈfɝmli/adverb2 syllables
Firmly means: with resolute determination.
Synonyms for firmly5
What does firmly mean?3
adverb
1
with resolute determination“we firmly believed it”
2
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger“she held the child securely”
3
with firmness“held hard to the railing”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Firmly in a sentence
- She winced, and he squeezed her hand more firmly.Nuel
- First, you need to fix it firmly in place.tsp_2
- Carlos tried to open the door but it was firmly locked.Amastan
- The little boy held his mother's hand firmly when crossing the street.Dejo
- The event has fixed firmly in my mind.unknown
- It's important to shake hands firmly when greeting someone.Amastan
- I firmly believe that your time will come.CK
- I firmly believe it is characteristic of him to be late.unknown
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of firmly
as a adverb
- comparative
- firmlier
- superlative
- firmliest