All firmly synonyms
firm
F f adv firmly
- immovably β incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary.
- strongly β with great strength or force: wind blowing strongly from the west.
- thoroughly β in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- rigidly β stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- tightly β firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure: a tight knot.
- soundly β free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.
- securely β free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- solidly β having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
- strictly β in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently: strictly enforced.
- stubbornly β unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- resolutely β 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.
- doggedly β persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious: a dogged worker.
- steadfastly β fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
- staunchly β firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
- persistently β persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering: a most annoyingly persistent young man.
- tenaciously β holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
- adamantly β utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
- decisively β having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
- hard β not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- unwaveringly β to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- fast β moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- inflexibly β not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
- solid β having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
- steadily β firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
- substantially β of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- tight β firmly or closely fixed in place; not easily moved; secure: a tight knot.
- durability β able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
- fixedly β fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- motionless β without motion: a motionless statue.
- stably β not likely to fall or give way, as a structure, support, foundation, etc.; firm; steady.
- stiffly β rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
- unflinchingly β not flinching; unshrinking: unflinching courage.
- constantly β not changing or varying; uniform; regular; invariable: All conditions during the three experiments were constant.
- intently β firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed, as the eyes or mind: an intent gaze.
- obstinately β firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
- changeability β liable to change or to be changed; variable.
- indefatigability β incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring.
- obdurate β unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.
- perseveringly β displaying perseverance; resolutely persistent; steadfast: a persevering student.
- pertinaciously β holding tenaciously to a purpose, course of action, or opinion; resolute.
- purposefully β having a purpose.
- stolid β not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive.
- through thick and thin β having relatively great extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin: a thick slice.
adverb firmly
- definitely β You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
- determinedly β resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- confidently β having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
- durably β In a durable manner.
- enduringly β In an enduring manner or fashion; such as to endure.
- powerfully β having or exerting great power or force.
- safely β secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.