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- [rez-uh-loot]
- /ˈrɛz əˌlut/
- /ˈrez.ə.luːt/
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- [rez-uh-loot]
- /ˈrɛz əˌlut/
Definitions of resolutely word
- adjective resolutely firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute. 1
- adjective resolutely characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.: The mayor was asked to take resolute action against the looters. 1
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Origin of resolutely
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425 for earlier sense “dissolved”; 1525-35 for current senses; late Middle English < Latin resolūtus, past participle of resolvere to resolve
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Parts of speech for Resolutely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
resolutely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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 resolutely
adv resolutely
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- adamantly — utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
- by design — If something happens or is done by design, someone does it deliberately, rather than by accident.
- conscientiously — governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled: She's a conscientious judge, who does not let personal prejudices influence her decisions.
adverb resolutely
- apurpose — (dialect) on purpose; deliberately.
- calculatingly — In a calculating manner.
- dourly — sullen; gloomy: The captain's dour look depressed us all.
- fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- gamely — in a game or plucky manner: They struggled gamely.
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