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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They defended resolutely and did enough to disrupt the tempo of the game.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

While tech media tends to focus on hot new products and strong personalities, Mr. Pogue’s book is resolutely a biography of Apple Inc. itself—one of the most distinctive characters in American business history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

"Femicides are a deeply rooted and society-wide problem that we must fight resolutely."

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Then, in a resolutely cheerful voice, “Anyhow,” he concluded, “there’s one thing we can be certain of; whoever he may have been, he was happy when he was alive. Everybody’s happy now.”

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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