resolutely
res·o·lute·ly
resolutely · more resolutely · most resolutely
In a determined, unyielding mannerIn a determined, unyielding manner.
UK/ˈɹɛz.əˌl(j)uːtli/US/ˈɹɛz.əˌlutli/
» Tom wasn't for stopping: he went on resolutely.
Tom war kein Einhalt zu gebieten. Er machte unermüdlich immer weiter.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a determined, unyielding manner.
More definitions
- showing firm determination or purpose
- with firmness of purpose
Examples
5 sentencesTom wasn't for stopping: he went on resolutely.
deTom war kein Einhalt zu gebieten. Er machte unermüdlich immer weiter.
I'd like the government to respond resolutely so as to not end up looking timid.
He resolutely pushed forward from the start, overwhelming and pushing out his off-balance opponent.
I resolutely refused.
"You mustn't sell Green Gables," said Anne resolutely.
de„Du darfst Green Gables nicht verkaufen!“ sagte Anne bestimmt.
Translations
1 languagesForms
more resolutely, most resolutely| Comparative | more resolutely Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most resolutely |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsdeterminedlywith a willwillfully
Close in meaning
- with firmness of purpose:decisively
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedresolute
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb