firmly

Adverb

(comparative more firmly, superlative most firmly)

In a firm or definite or strong manner.
She corrected him firmly but gently.
Securely.
Tie the rope firmly to the post.

Origin

firm +‎ -ly

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She shut the door firmly and walked away.
His fingers closed around her arm and he firmly pulled her back.
"Lust," she repeated a little louder, and then said it firmly once more.
She swung her legs around and firmly planted her feet on the ground before accepting the hand he offered.
He had by that statement firmly established his position for the future.

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