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resolutely

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

adverb

  1. 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

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

Committed to kashrut, the Jewish dietary laws, they resolutely refused any of the meager food offered at the camp, and “allowed themselves to die of starvation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

"We will respond calmly and resolutely," she said.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Mrs. Bennet, with great civility, begged her ladyship to take some refreshment; but Lady Catherine very resolutely, and not very politely, declined eating anything; and then, rising up, said to Elizabeth,

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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