firmly

Meaning

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

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

Translations

fest

firmemente

firmemente

fermement

solidement

stevig

vast

solidamente

saldamente

σταθερά

pal

بحزم

statim

decisamente

Pronounced as (IPA)

/fɝmli/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: fermely

In summary

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