Antonyms for firmly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : furm

Phonetic Transcription : fɜrm

Definition of firmly

Origin : c.1300, fermen "make firm, establish," from Old French fermer (12c.) or directly from Latin firmare, from firmus (see firm (adj.)). Related: Firmed; firming.

adv immovably
adv with determination

Example sentences :

I remonstrated with him mildly but firmly, but only received insolence in return.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

The latter had been blown down; we, however, re-erected it firmly again.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

By this time his reputation had long been firmly established.
Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson

"Never mind about Aunt Judith," interrupted Decatur, firmly.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

Firmly but gently he took her two wrists and thrust her away from him.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

To all appearance, the rock was as firmly fastened as any other portion of the earth's substance.
Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

"It is the least guilty one by which I have known you," returned Morton, firmly.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Leave room for it to swell, but secure it firmly, so that no water can get in.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

"Well, that's it," he said firmly, indicating the jar and the glass.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

She, too came forward, in her quick way, and took Elvin firmly by the arm.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

Synonyms for firmly

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