Assertively

adv

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Definitions

Adverb

1
In an assertive manner.
"Here it was the province of an electronic harpsichordlike timbre (presumably from a laptop) and an electric bass, played assertively by Zach Layton and supported by the drummer, David Justh. Mr. Justh added considerable filigree in the course of the 66-minute performance, none sanctioned by the score, but captivating enough to justify its berth."

Adverb

1
in an assertive manner wordnet

Synonyms

absolutely decidedly emphatically positively

Antonyms

Example

"Ziri needs to learn how to communicate assertively."

Etymology

From assertive + -ly.

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