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steadfastly

American  
[sted-fast-lee, -fahst-, -fuhst-] / ˈstɛdˌfæst li, -ˌfɑst-, -fəst- /

adverb

  1. in a way that is fixed, steady, or firm.

    Her eyes remained steadfastly fixed on the fire.

    The sheriff has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.


Other Word Forms

  • oversteadfastly adverb
  • unsteadfastly adverb

Etymology

Origin of steadfastly

steadfast ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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As “The Testament of Ann Lee” steadfastly weaves between dark and light, trials and triumphs, Fastvold and Seyfried create an image of faith so powerful that it makes a mere movie look like a miracle.

From Salon

Min Aung Hlaing has said military operations were justified to root out insurgents and steadfastly denies allegations of human rights abuses.

From Barron's

Aldama steadfastly denied the accusations, and her name was later dropped from the suit.

From Los Angeles Times

Throughout this long saga Logan and his now retired fellow GMB union rep John McMunagle worked steadfastly to keep shipbuilding alive in Port Glasgow, not for themselves but for generations to come.

From BBC

A Sansum spokesperson said the clinic remained steadfastly committed to patient privacy and dignity.

From Los Angeles Times