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

As the year's biggest event begins, McIntosh is already firmly at the top of the sport. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Step 2 Meanwhile, blend 1 cup (firmly packed) tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or basil), ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

The director was determined, however, that Adela would firmly be fictional rather than becoming a portrait of the performer. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

The Last Bison surrounded him with a thicket of acoustic instrumentation, including guitar, banjo, bass, and mandolin, while Fallon, cowboy hat planted firmly on his head, joined the fray with a washboard. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026

Digital marketplace behavior is also firmly established in the province. — Ascend Agency, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

The players continued jockeying for position as Richman firmly kept Mills from the pocket. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

Ensure your existing gutters are firmly secured, leak-free and properly sloped toward downspouts before mounting guards (a professional will do this as part of their initial assessment, too). — Nick Perry, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

By the time breeders brought the dog to the US, the Coton de Tulear was firmly associated with fancy folks. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026