Defiantly

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a defiant manner.
  2. 2
    Misspelling of definitely. alt-of, misspelling
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a rebellious manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
contumaciouslycontumaciouslyrebelliouslytruculently

Example

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"She stood defiantly with arms akimbo."

Etymology

From defiant + -ly.

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