firmly

Comparative

firmlier

Superlative

firmliest

1. 1.In a firm or definite or strong manner.

   • She corrected him firmly but gently.
   • ‘I’m going to join the Rough Riders,’ said Stephen firmly.

2. 2.Securely.

   • Tie the rope firmly to the post.

3. 3.Definitively.

   • This was widely interpreted to mean that slavery was once more firmly illegal in England.

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