ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Resolutely

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹɛz.əˌlutli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Resolutely is an adverb meaning In a determined, unyielding manner.

Meaning

In a determined, unyielding manner.

Example Sentences

It was applied methodically, carefully, resolutely, as in the fashion of a Satin-bird with charcoal, desiccated wood or blue from laundry-bags.
It was no less than Valencia deserved after dominating possession in the final 20 minutes although Chelsea defended resolutely and restricted the Spanish side to shooting from long range.
Dorcas, faithful to her “young gentlemen,” denied strenuously that it could have been John’s voice she heard, and resolutely declared, in the teeth of everything, that it was Mr. Inglethorp who had been in the boudoir with her mistress.
Long before Shap platform showed up around a corner and the two arms on the gradient post drooped in both directions at once, Duchess of Buccleuch's amiable throbbing purr at the stack [funnel, chimney] had become a fierce freight-engine bark, as she resolutely dragged at her enormous load.

Synonyms for resolutely

Depending on context, synonyms include determinedly, willfully, decisively.

Antonyms for resolutely

Common opposites include indecisively, irresolutely.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include decisively, steadfastly, firmly, solidly, steadfast, tenaciously.

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