adv
firmly
FURM-lee
adv
1
In a strong, steady, or definite way.
"He shook her hand firmly and introduced himself."
"She firmly believes the plan will work."
How to Use Firmly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone with strength, steadiness, or conviction.
Common pairings
firmly believe
hold firmly
firmly established
Word Forms
firmlier comparative, more firmly comparative, firmliest superlative, most firmly superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English fermely, equivalent to firm plus -ly.