firmly
/ˈfɝmli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: firmlier · firmliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a firm or definite or strong manner.
Adverb
Examples
She corrected him firmly but gently.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Securely.
Adverb
Examples
Tie the rope firmly to the post.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “firmly” mean?
In a firm or definite or strong manner.
Is “firmly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.