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firmly Meaning & Definition

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of firmly?

The comparative form is firmlier and the superlative form is firmliest.

/ˈfɝmli/

What Does Firmly Mean?

Firmly is an adverb that means In a firm or definite or strong manner. It can also mean Securely.

Word Facts for Firmly

Part of speech	adverb
Pronunciation	//ˈfɝmli//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	hard, firm and steadfastly
Comparative / superlative	firmlier, firmliest

Firmly Definition (Adverb)

In a firm or definite or strong manner.
She corrected him firmly but gently.
Securely.
Tie the rope firmly to the post.
Definitively.

Adverb

(manner) In a firm or definite or strong manner.
She corrected him firmly but gently.
(manner) Securely.
Tie the rope firmly to the post.

Synonyms of Firmly

hard firm steadfastly unwaveringly securely

Firmly synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Firmly

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Firmly in a Sentence

She corrected him firmly but gently.

Tie the rope firmly to the post.

Word Forms & Grammar

firmly (comparative firmlier or more firmly, superlative firmliest or most firmly)

Words That Rhyme With Firmly

termly wormley

Origin of Firmly

From Middle English fermely; equivalent to firm +‎ -ly.

How to Pronounce Firmly

Firmly is pronounced //ˈfɝmli// and has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Firmly

What part of speech is firmly?

Firmly is an adverb.

What is another word for firmly?

Close synonyms of firmly are hard, firm and steadfastly. See the full list of firmly synonyms and antonyms.