Steadfastly

//ˈstɛdfɑːstli// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction

    "He steadfastly refuses to go out with her."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with resolute determination wordnet

Synonyms

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alwaysbona fideconstantlydecidedlyearnestlyfaithfully

Example

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"The Soviet people, ruled by the Bolshevik party, steadfastly and confidently go on to the heights of Communism."

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English stedefastly, stedefastliche; equivalent to steadfast + -ly.

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