firmly

Meaning

1. In a firm or definite or strong manner.
2. Securely.

Synonyms

strongly

tightly

fast

resolutely

solidly

fixedly

steadfastly

firm

hard

securely

stably

steadily

unwaveringly

definitely

certainly

soundly

confidently

sturdily

surely

determinedly

tenaciously

tight

persistently

reliably

intently

absolutely

adamantly

closely

decidedly

of course

severely

staunchly

sternly

strong

unswervingly

with confidence

properly

relentlessly

reliable

level-headed

lastingly

restrained

retentively

rigidly

greatly

self-confidently

with a tenacious grip

sharply

solid

forcefully

exceedingly

square

squarely

stable

emphatically

stanch

latched onto

durably

diligently

steady

locked onto

stiffly

strict

strictly

with all one’s might

decisively

stubbornly

constantly

substantially

compactly

boldly

thoroughly

angrily

a lot

tough

unannounced

uncompromisingly

unremittingly

with determination

all at once

very much

well

much

obstinately

without hesitation

permanently

more

plentifully

powerfully

Hyphenated as

firm‧ly

Pronounced as (IPA)

/fɝmli/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: fermely

In summary

From Middle English fermely; equivalent to firm + -ly.