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

And while reusing first-stage rocket boosters (like the Super Heavy) is firmly within SpaceX’s wheelshouse, the company has never reused the upper stage of a rocket. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Norway’s elite 6-foot-5 goal scorer raced with some of the best in the battle for the Golden Boot in the tournament, given to the player with the most goals, and his performance in DFW put his name firmly on the world stage. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

The big-budget project is said to include a number of action set pieces and is being conceived as a PG-13 with tongue firmly in cheek, per the movie’s meta title. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026

With the stock breaking above $200 and fundamentals firmly in gear, RDDT offers a compelling bullish setup. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 15 July 2026

At this point, environmental amnesia’s implications for our ability to preserve and protect the planet have been firmly established. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Théoden went into Charlotte’s newest premium movie experience at AMC Concord Mills with his skeptic hat firmly on. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Additionally, firm fruits and vegetables with a rind -- such as melons, cucumbers or squash -- should be scrubbed firmly with a clean produce brush. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 July 2026

The people who don't have to make television arguments or feed the outrage machine believe Allen belongs firmly in the same discussion as Mahomes and, entering the 2026 season, is the slightly better quarterback. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026