staunchly

Sometimes stanch·ly

[stawnch-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that shows firmness or steadfast adherence to principle, loyalty, etc..

   The party remains staunchly left of center, and continues to be rigorous in its defense of its founding principles.

   The mayor is staunchly opposed to a casino coming to her city.

2. in a substantial or strong way.

   The furniture is staunchly built of wood and steel, beautifully finished and richly upholstered.

Word History and Origins

Origin of staunchly¹

staunch ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

ANL's lawyers have staunchly denied the allegations, previously calling the case "without foundation" and an "affront" to hard-working journalists whose reputations had been disparaged.

From BBC

The suspected shooter is a 22-year-old white man raised in a staunchly conservative household with guns.

From Salon

But David Frame, who moved to Orem seven years ago to teach at the university, said local residents shouldn’t be surprised that it happened here, given Utah’s staunchly pro-gun attitudes and policies.

From Los Angeles Times

He was known for his staunchly right-wing and unfiltered opinions on heated topics such as abortion and gender identity, comments that frequently drew fierce criticism, particularly on college campuses he visited.

From Los Angeles Times

Mahmood said: "Individual sentencing decisions will always be the responsibility of the independent judiciary – and this is something I will staunchly defend."

From BBC

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