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- Dictionaryfirm·ly/ˈfərmlē/
adverb
- 1. with little possibility of movement; securely: "the door remained firmly shut"
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: securely or solidly fixed in place. his teeth were firm. b. : not weak or uncertain : vigorous. a firm handshake. c. : having a solid or compact structure that resists stress or pressure. firm apples. 2. a (1) : not subject to change or revision. a firm offer. a firm date. (2) : not subject to price weakness : steady. firm commodities. b.
in a way that will not move, come loose, or fall over: Fasten your seatbelt firmly. in a solid or strong way:
Synonyms for FIRMLY: strongly, vigorously, forcibly, hard, vehemently, fiercely, powerfully, forcefully; Antonyms of FIRMLY: gently, weakly, softly, feebly, delicately, faintly, shakily, lazily
Firmly definition: in a manner or position that is secure and solid. See examples of FIRMLY used in a sentence.
When you do something firmly, you do it with strength or in a secure way, like when you shut a door firmly behind you so your cat can't get out. You might grab a tennis racket firmly in your hands, gripping it hard, and then firmly smack the ball across the net.
in a way that will not move, come loose, or fall over: Fasten your seatbelt firmly. in a solid or strong way:
1. Resistant to externally applied pressure. 2. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue: firm muscles. 3. Securely fixed in place: Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm. 4. Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution: a firm voice. 5. Constant; steadfast: a firm ally. 6. a.
