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

Etymology

Origin of steadfastly

steadfast ( def. ) + -ly

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Steadfastly loyal, Moran picks a question—or a partnership—and works on it thoroughly.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 14, 2019

Steadfastly determined to hog the headlines in this morning's Rumours, Roy Hodgson and Liverpool feature in this paragraph too.

From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2010

Steadfastly during the voyage, even when his ship was obviously pushing her pace, the Coolidge of Cunard insisted to newshawks: "I deprecate any emphasis on speed."

From Time Magazine Archive

Steadfastly, she refused to confess the non-crimes she did not commit.

From Time Magazine Archive

Steadfastly he watched and listened, while the sun sank lower, and the woods were filled with a golden glow like the radiance of many candles lighted in some great temple.

From Clover and Blue Grass by Hall, Eliza Calvert

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