Synonyms

steadfastly

American

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

adverb

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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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

Last week, Bondi was asked once again about the files she had steadfastly said, since February, were on her desk and ready for inspection.

From Salon

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