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- [dih-fahy-uh nt]
- /dɪˈfaɪ ənt/
- /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/
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- [dih-fahy-uh nt]
- /dɪˈfaɪ ənt/
Definitions of defiantly word
- adjective defiantly characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging: a defiant attitude. 1
- noun defiantly In a defiant manner. 1
- adverb defiantly Common misspelling of definitely. 0
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Origin of defiantly
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French défiant, Old French, present participle of defier to defy; see -ant
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Parts of speech for Defiantly
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defiantly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defiantly
adverb defiantly
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
- insolently — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
- rebelliously — defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- cheekily — impudent; insolent: a cheeky fellow; cheeky behavior.
Antonyms for defiantly
adverb defiantly
- compliantly — complying; obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way: a man with a compliant nature.
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