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FIRMLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FIRMLY?

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Need another word that means the same as “firmly”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “firmly” in this overview.

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Firmly as an Adverb
Definitions of "Firmly" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Firmly" as an adverb (5 Words)
Usage Examples of "Firmly" as an adverb
Associations of "Firmly" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Firmly” are: securely, firm, steadfastly, unwaveringly, hard

Firmly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Firmly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “firmly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

Without doubt; definitely.
With firmness.
In a way that uses steady power or strength.
With resolute determination and strength of character.
In a secure manner; in a manner free from danger.
With little possibility of movement; securely.
With resolute determination.

Synonyms of "Firmly" as an adverb (5 Words)

firm	With resolute determination. She will stand firm* against the government s proposal.*
hard	Causing great damage or hardship. Prejudices die hard.
securely	Without risk of error; with certainty. Make sure keys are stored securely.
steadfastly	With resolute determination. The manager steadfastly* refused the offer.*
unwaveringly	With resolute determination.

Usage Examples of "Firmly" as an adverb

The council is firmly committed to raising standards in education.
The door remained firmly shut.
We firmly believed it.
I had her wrist grasped firmly in my hand.
His reputation is now firmly established.
Stop the bleeding by pressing firmly.
I firmly believe that we could do better.
His work is rooted firmly in Chinese culture.

Associations of "Firmly" (30 Words)

assertive	Having or showing a confident and forceful personality. An energetic assertive* boy who was always ready to argue.*
assured	Marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence. An extremely assured* performance.*
barely	In a simple and sparse way. They had barely* sat down before forty policemen swarmed in.*
comfortably	In a way that is free from financial worry. Their furnishings fit comfortably* inside it.*
completely	So as to be complete; with everything necessary. Was completely* at fault.*
confident	Feeling or showing certainty about something. A confident* reply.*
convinced	Firm in one’s belief with regard to a particular cause or issue. A convinced* pacifist.*
dense	Permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter. Dense as lead.
determined	Determined or decided upon as by an authority. A determined* effort to reduce inflation.*
entrench	Apply extra legal safeguards to (a right guaranteed by legislation. Concessions which entrenched so deeply on the honour and dignity of the Crown.
entrenched	Established firmly and securely. An entrenched* resistance to change.*
established	Brought about or set up or accepted especially long established. America had no established* Church.*
fasten	Become fixed or fastened. This dress fastens in the back.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. A firm* ally.*
fortified	Secured with bastions or fortifications. Fortified breakfast cereals.
jammed	Filled to capacity. A suitcase jammed* with dirty clothes.*
opinionated	Obstinate in your opinions. An arrogant and opinionated* man.*
optimism	Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something. The talks had been amicable and there were grounds for optimism.
packed	Extremely crowed or filled to capacity. Stands jam packed* with fans.*
rigorous	(of a person) adhering strictly to a belief or system. A rigorous* teetotaller.*
securely	In an invulnerable manner. Keep the lid securely* fastened.*
severely	Strictly or harshly. Her hair was severely* pulled back into a bun.*
solidly	In a sound or consistent manner but without any special qualities or flair. A solidly* Republican state.*
stoutly	In a strong and sturdy manner. She stoutly* defends her action.*
strictly	Used to indicate that one is applying words or rules exactly or rigidly. He s been brought up strictly.
stringently	In a stringent manner. The laws are stringently* enforced.*
strongly	In a very intense or distinctive manner. Strongly built vehicles.
sure	Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. Texas sure* was a great place to grow up.*
tightly	Closely and firmly. A tightly* sealed container.*
unmistakable	Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. His opposition to slavery was unmistakable.