Synonyms of firmly

firmly

adverb

as in strongly

in a vigorous and forceful manner

stomped his feet firmly to get the snow off his boots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strongly
• vigorously
• forcibly
• hard
• vehemently
• fiercely
• powerfully
• forcefully
• sturdily
• stoutly
• energetically
• eagerly
• stiffly
• dynamically
• strenuously
• roundly
• explosively
• with might and main
• with a vengeance
• fast
• sharply
• mightily
• violently
• like gangbusters
• muscularly
• actively
• solidly
• steadily
• robustly
• surely
• intently
• squarely
• rigidly
• resolutely
• steadfastly
• emphatically
• to beat the band
• intensively
• briskly
• determinedly
• aggressively
• crisply
• soundly
• heartily
• smartly
• spiritedly
• lustily
• fixedly
• decidedly
• animatedly
• roughshod
• gamely
• purposefully
• assertively
• manfully
• vivaciously
• directly
• potently
• hammer and tongs
• spunkily
• snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gently
• weakly
• softly
• feebly
• delicately
• faintly
• shakily
• lazily
• languidly
• listlessly
• halfheartedly
• uncertainly
• frailly
• ineffectually
• ineffectively
• lamely
• impotently
• bloodlessly
• spiritlessly
• spinelessly
• nervelessly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of firmly

Shares were last seen down 14%, sitting firmly at the bottom of the Stoxx 600 index. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

In this 1966 photo of the musician and his instrument, with glam rock still in the future, one of its superstars is still firmly surrounded by mod, mid-1960s fixtures including his skinny tie and massive ashtray. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

The goddesses in these paintings have a serene air, with roots firmly anchored in the earth, but also a crown of leaves that sway with the wind. — Tatiane De Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Diwali is now firmly on luxury’s global calendar, offering brands an opportunity to connect with Indian customers while tapping into the festival’s growing commercial potential. — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

The team was swept in the second round by the Oklahoma City Thunder, however, firmly highlighting the gap between LA and the top of the conference. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

That series was firmly within Reeves’ Batman universe, with Colin Farrell reprising his prosthetics-heavy role from The Batman as the eponymous villain and Reeves serving as an executive producer. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

According to El Shenawy, the new film will retain elements of the original’s structure and narrative approach, while grounding its dialogue, conflicts and characters firmly in the present. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

The form factor is sure to catch on more swiftly with Apple and Samsung firmly on board. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026