Synonyms

resolutely

American

[rez-uh-loot-lee, rez-uh-loot-] / ˈrɛz əˌlut li, ˌrɛz əˈlut- /

adverb

in a determined or firm manner.

After more than 120 days on strike, the union continues to resolutely reject management’s demands for reductions in the workers' collective bargaining agreement and pension plan.

Other Word Forms

overresolutely adverb
semiresolutely adverb
unresolutely adverb

Etymology

Origin of resolutely

resolute ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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"Of course, we do not accept such accusations. We disagree with them, we consider them biased and unfounded. And, in fact, we resolutely reject them," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

From BBC

“We must resolutely prevent drastic market fluctuations and actively guide long-term and rational investment,” Wu Qing, the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, said in a speech last month.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beijing will "resolutely" protect Chinese companies, it added in a statement urging Brussels to "immediately correct its wrong practices".

From Barron's

Beijing, meanwhile, on Friday vowed to "take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies".

From Barron's

On Friday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the country would take "all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies".

From BBC

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