resolutely
Americanadverb
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Etymology
Origin of resolutely
Explanation
When you do something resolutely, you are determined to make it happen. If you resolutely sit down and do your math homework, you'll work hard at it until it's done. The adverb resolutely is perfect for describing something you do in a strong, purposeful way. You might resolutely decide to clean your room, and immediately make your bed and start filling up a garbage bag. Strangely, the original meaning of resolutely and its adjective form, resolute, was almost completely opposite to its meaning now: it meant "dissolved, or of loose structure," from a Latin root word, resolvere, "untie, unfasten, or loose."
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Example Sentences
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And I agree with you, Gustavo, Becerra is coming across as resolutely bland, but to Mark’s point, he’s using that to position himself as drama-free and experienced.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
They defended resolutely and did enough to disrupt the tempo of the game.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The whole side were on the cusp of doing just that after refusing to show Barcelona undue respect, and defending resolutely for so long.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
“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 • Feb. 14, 2026
The young dog resolutely avoided these, keeping always to the woods and dense bush wherever possible—much to the disgust of the old dog, who had implicit faith in the helpfulness and lovingkindness of human beings.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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