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Synonyms for resolutely
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : rez-uh-loot |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛz əˌlut |
Définition of resolutely
Origin :- early 15c., "dissolved, of loose structure," also "morally lax," from Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere "untie, unfasten, loose, loosen" (see resolution). Meaning "determined, decided, absolute, final" is from c.1500, especially in resolute answer, a phrase "common in 16th c." [OED]. From 1530s of persons. The notion is of "breaking (something) into parts" as the way to arrive at the truth of it and thus make the final determination (cf. resolution). Related: Resolutely; resoluteness.
- adv with all one's heart
- A moment's reflection, and she resolutely withdrew her hand.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- "She couldn't make it, Garson," he declared coolly and resolutely.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Resolutely he suppressed his sympathy for the ghost of Comrade Verloc, and went on.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- With a thought as quick, she folded it resolutely upon the other in her lap.
- Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
- "You will sit there till you tell me," resolutely replied the lady.
- Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
- Jacob was resolutely silent; he would not tell his father's name.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- He resolutely dismissed the thought of food, however, and stuck to his position.
- Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
- "I will never consent to let you go," Clement Austin answered, resolutely.
- Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
- No,' I answered, resolutely; 'I am certain that she is incapable of any such baseness.
- Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
- In short, she adhered as resolutely to her determination as ever.
- Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 » by Various
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