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

How often do coaches who are firmly on the hot seat actually have a bounce-back season to save their jobs? — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Now Norvell enters 2026 firmly on the hot seat, entrusting his future to another transfer quarterback. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Olave’s efficiency and target volume have always been strong throughout his career, so a top-12 season was firmly in the cards even with Tyson healthy. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

The story of Zero Company is firmly set within the Clone Wars, and along with that comes the era's distinctive visual style and aesthetic. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

The sources firmly rejected the draft declarations, characterizing them as publicity stunts designed to mock the league, sow division, and draw attention to the topic by demeaning others. — Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

The closed-door meeting was kept firmly under wraps, but Camilla was also there. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

What’s next for Albania The things that make visiting Albania so wonderful—jaw-dropping scenery and that every restaurateur and hotelier foists their father’s homemade raki (grape brandy) on everyone, immediately—remain firmly in place. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

The company’s new Learn Grid features push it firmly into the practice of teaching and assessment. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026