adv ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a staunch manner.

Adverb

1. 1
   in a staunch manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bec et onglesbona fidecommittedlyconsistentlyconstantlydeafeningly

Example

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"The founding fathers of the confederacy were staunchly opposed to giving more powers to the federal government."

Etymology

From staunch + -ly.

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