firmly

Word parts

firm + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /fɝmli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /fɜːmli/

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• Hyphenation: firm‧ly

Adverb

Positive firmly

Comparative firmlier

Superlative firmliest

Positive none

Comparative more firmly

Superlative most firmly

1. If you do something firmly, you do it in a firm or strong way.
2. If A is firmly attached onto B, A is attached to B in a secured way.