stoutly

adverb

stout·​ly

: in a stout manner:

a

: resolutely, stubbornly

stood stoutly for the interests of the colony

—J. T. Adams

b

: solidly, strongly

the square ordered to be stoutly enclosed as protection in case of … attack

—American Guide Series: Delaware

c

: vigorously

applauded him stoutly after each number

—New Yorker

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from stout + -ly

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Rhymes for stoutly

• devoutly