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

Hafley even firmly stated his commitment to the run during his opening press conference. — Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Azzuro said about 1,000 invasive species have been identified in the Mediterranean, with 800 of them firmly established. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

To firmly root integrity into the core of their organization, leaders can start with an examination of the current state. — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Ethan Ross wrote Point of No Return with the aim of placing it firmly in the second category. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 July 2026

With the momentum firmly established, Team White took a 91-77 after three, closed out the fourth ahead 114-108 – then ran away with it in the final frame to win by 23. — Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 29 July 2026

With the 2024 election firmly in the rearview, the feverish hunt to weaponize the manosphere for political gain has largely subsided—what more could be wrung from the Tates at this stage? — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Instead of the baby bangs Zendaya has been seen sporting at a few recent events, her fringe was styled into glossy pieces firmly yet artfully arranged across her forehead. — Marci Robin, Allure, 28 July 2026

Dybantsa has to take his turn alongside Young and Davis, while the Grizzlies’ rebuild has Boozer firmly established as the centerpiece. — The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 27 July 2026