HyperDic: resolutely

English > 2 senses of the word resolutely:
ADVERBallresolutelyshowing firm determination or purpose
allresolutely, decisivelywith firmness
resolutely > pronunciation
Soundsreh'sahluw.tliy; reh'zahluw.tliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > resolutely: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaningshowing firm determination or purpose.
Examples
  • "she resolutely refused to look at him or speak to him"
  • "he entered the building resolutely"
Oppositeirresolutelylacking determination or decisiveness
Adjectivesresolutefirm in purpose or belief
English > resolutely: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningWith firmness.
Synonymdecisively
Oppositeindecisivelylacking firmness or resoluteness
Spanishdecididamente, decisivamente, resueltamente

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