Definition for Firmly:

• In a firm manner.

Synonyms for Firmly:

• adv

  •fast (adverb)
  • soundly.
  •patiently (adverb)
  • unabatingly.
  •positively (adverb)
  • unmistakably,
  • categorically,
  • for a fact,
  • no kicker,
  • to a tee,
  • no ifs ands or buts,
  • undeniably,
  • no catch,
  • no strings attached,
  • without qualification,
  • unequivocally,
  • with certainty.
  •resolutely (adverb)
  • decisively.
  •severely (adverb)
  • rigorously,
  • gravely,
  • with an iron hand,
  • critically.
  •strongly (adverb)
  • actively,
  • invincibly.
  •truly (adverb)
  • in actuality,
  • legitimately,
  • Veraciously,
  • beyond question,
  • authentically,
  • without a doubt,
  • in truth,
  • righteously,
  • with one heart,
  • veritably,
  • in fact,
  • beyond doubt,
  • in reality,
  • factually,
  • without doubt,
  • devotedly,
  • Confirmedly,
  • with devotion.
  •unchangeably (adverb)
  • immutably,
  • unassailably.
  •vigorously (adverb)
  • healthily,
  • fearlessly,
  • wholeheartedly,
  • devoutly.

• adv.

  •closely (adverb)
  • by the skin of one teeth,
  • intimately,
  • similarly,
  • by skin of teeth,
  • jointly,
  • by skin of one teeth,
  • by skin one teeth,
  • by the skin one teeth,
  • nearly,
  • meticulously,
  • by skin of one's teeth,
  • searchingly,
  • by the skin one's teeth,
  • by skin ones teeth,
  • by skin of ones teeth,
  • by the skin ones teeth,
  • heedfully,
  • by skin one's teeth,
  • by the skin teeth,
  • by skin teeth,
  • by the skin of teeth,
  • by the skin of ones teeth.
  •courageously (adverb)
  • bravely.
  •energetically (adverb)
  • briskly.
  •flatly (adverb)
  • flatly.
  •hard (adverb)
  • harder.
  •persistently (adverb)
  • stubbornly.
  •positively (adverb)
  • really truly,
  • no holds barred,
  • the ticket,
  • emphatically,
  • on the money.
  •rigidly (adverb)
  • callously,
  • rigidly,
  • stiffly.
  •severely (adverb)
  • sternly.
  •solidly (adverb)
  • concretely,
  • densely,
  • physically.
  •stably (adverb)
  • permanently,
  • consistently,
  • continuously,
  • constantly,
  • persistently,
  • invariably.
  •strongly (adverb)
  • Muscularly,
  • potently,
  • huskily,
  • formidably,
  • brawnily,
  • mightily,
  • toughly,
  • vitally.
  •tightly (adverb)
  • tautly,
  • snugly,
  • tensely,
  • hermetically.
  •truly (adverb)
  • reliably,
  • with all one's heart.
  •unchangeably (adverb)
  • un changeably,
  • un-changeably.
  •vigorously (adverb)
  • vibrantly.
  •with determination (adverb)
  • tenaciously,
  • doggedly,
  • indefatigably,
  • through thick and thin,
  • intently,
  • stolidly,
  • adamantly,
  • obdurately,
  • with heavy hand,
  • strictly,
  • pertinaciously.

• n.

  •
  • tight.

• Other synonyms:

  •stubbornly
  • intransigently.

Paraphrases for Firmly:

• Equivalence

  • Proper noun, singular
    resolutely, strongly.
  • Adverb
    staunchly, resolutely, strongly.

• Independent

  • Adjective
    strong, steadfast.
  • Adverb
    emphatically, decisively, determinedly, definitely, unswervingly, wholeheartedly, fiercely, tightly, rigorously, fully, absolutely, clearly, energetically, unequivocally, unwaveringly, certainly, deeply, decidedly, consistently, powerfully, rigidly, Definitively, sincerely, intimately, completely, passionately, totally, profoundly, strenuously, squarely, roundly, expressly, adamantly, aggressively, utterly, steadily, purposefully, heavily, soundly, fervently, earnestly, stringently, explicitly, closely, thoroughly, flatly, entirely, inextricably, persistently, seriously, bitterly, perfectly, really, truly, surely, scrupulously, harshly, specifically, unambiguously, fundamentally, keenly, genuinely, sternly, dramatically, highly, convincingly, radically, undoubtedly, quite, warmly, boldly, significantly, wholly, intensely, invariably, drastically, actively, unreservedly, permanently, enthusiastically, overwhelmingly, intensively, solemnly, markedly, heartily, forcibly, formally, effectively, positively, constantly, faithfully, greatly, considerably, precisely, urgently, integrally, gravely, substantially, well, resoundingly, courageously, intrinsically, intricately, unquestionably, insistently, conscientiously, obviously, plainly, conclusively, strong, extremely, properly, massively, outright.

• Other Related

  • Adjective
    firm.
  • Proper noun, singular
    securely.
  • Adverb
    solidly, vigorously, steadfastly, categorically, forcefully, vehemently, robustly, securely.

Antonyms for Firmly:

• adv.

  • immovably
    Movably, flexibly, weakly, indefinitely, Waveringly, Changeably.
  • Other antonyms:
    uncertainly, bloodlessly, gently, delicately, halfheartedly, nervelessly.

Firmly Sentence Examples:

• 1286, the heel being pressed down firmly upon the tool rest.

• " Mr MacRummle," he said firmly, " will you do me a favour?"