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Grammar : Adv

Spell : stawnch, stahnch

Phonetic Transcription : stɔntʃ, stɑntʃ

Definition of staunchly

Origin : 1825, from staunch + -ly (2).

As in truly : adv really, doubtlessly
As in loyally : adv faithfully
As in obstinately : adv stubbornly
As in strongly : adv powerfully
As in firmly : adv with determination

Example sentences :

The officers whom he tempted were, however, staunchly loyal.
Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst

The three staunchly approached the door of Mrs. Trent's private study.
Extract from : « Just Patty » by Jean Webster

"Stand by you; of course I'll stand by you," she said staunchly.
Extract from : « Katharine Frensham » by Beatrice Harraden

Of course, Gale said staunchly, with far more cheerfulness than she felt.
Extract from : « The Adventure Girls at K Bar O » by Clair Blank

"I didn't expect such a magnificent view," said Happie staunchly.
Extract from : « Six Girls and Bob » by Marion Ames Taggart

A hearty handshake with the guide who had stood by them so staunchly, and they were away.
Extract from : « The Galloping Ghost » by Roy J. Snell

Staunchly the citizens helped the handful of soldiers to hold it.
Extract from : « Strange Stories of the Great Valley » by Abbie Johnston Grosvenor

"But we won't give up," she said staunchly as she parted from Richard.
Extract from : « Georgina of the Rainbows » by Annie Fellows Johnston

They had fathered and mothered him; staunchly and silently stood by him.
Extract from : « At the Crossroads » by Harriet T. Comstock

"The brave soldiers are entitled to the best we can send them," Elsie said staunchly.
Extract from : « Johnstone of the Border » by Harold Bindloss

Synonyms for staunchly

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