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insistently

insistently

5 3.7
To say or do something in a strong, repeated way that does not stop
  • adverb
  • /ɪnˈsɪstəntli/
translation icon : insistentemente
  • "Arne," she said, repeating his name insistently until he finally turned around.
  • more insistently
  • so insistently
  • most insistently

The villainization of clutter has perhaps been most insistently pushed by the tidying up guru Marie Kondo.

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Examples

  • The villainization of clutter has perhaps been most insistently pushed by the tidying up guru Marie Kondo.

  • Yet, in minutes, as the bell sounds more and more insistently, I step into the hallway.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • The people keep pushing more and more insistently against each other in the square and in the streets.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • There was something strange about that wind which had been blowing insistently for hours now.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • But lately, she doesn't feel like being reminded so insistently of how far from home she is.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Her stomach was grumbling more insistently now, and her fatigue was beginning to return.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The caretaker was talking to me, softly but insistently, telling me the stories of the graves.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • The booming of the pack ice against the trapped berg reverberated more insistently across the waters.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The ghosts keep chanting, more insistently now, their disguises giving them license to menace.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • The cat scratched insistently at the door, wanting to come inside.

Synonyms

strongly
vsinsistently
638 1.0

In a very forceful or certain way

is more specifically repeated and insisted upon with emphasis
firmly
vsinsistently
92 1.0

In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision

is firmer in urging and repeats demands with greater force
vigorously
vsinsistently
76 3.4

In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort

is more about repeated verbal or behavioral urging than physical effort
relentlessly
vsinsistently
53 4.9

Continuing without stopping in a strong, determined way

adds repeated emphasis and stronger push, not only continuous action
forcefully
vsinsistently
49 3.5

In a strong way that uses a lot of power

is similar but focuses more on repeated pushing and emphasis
vehemently
vsinsistently
  • Formal
41 7.4

To speak or act with strong feeling and force

is closer to repeated pressing rather than emotional intensity alone
emphatically
vsinsistently
38 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

adds repetition and persistent pressure rather than single forceful statement
tirelessly
vsinsistently
27 3.5

In a way that shows steady energy and does not slow down

is more about repeated strong urging rather than sustained energy
incessantly
vsinsistently
22 6.3

In a way that continues without stopping for a long time

adds deliberate force and repeated emphasis, not only nonstop action
adamantly
vsinsistently
22 6.4

In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind

is more about actively repeating forceful requests than mere refusal
steadfastly
vsinsistently
15 5.8

Firmly and without changing their mind

leans more toward repeated strong urging rather than quiet firmness
resolutely
vsinsistently
14 4.4

In a firm and determined way without changing your mind

is closer to repeated forceful push and vocal emphasis
persistently
vsinsistently
14 3.8

In a determined way that keeps going despite problems

is more forceful and repeated, adding strong emphasis to persistence
strenuously
vsinsistently
12 5.5

With great effort and determination

keeps the physical force but adds repeated, insistent emphasis
doggedly
vsinsistently
8 6.7

In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up

is more about repeated forceful urging, not only stubborn persistence
vociferously
vsinsistently
6 8.1

In a loud, forceful way that shows strong feeling

keeps loud force but adds repeated emphasis beyond single outburst
assiduously
vsinsistently
5 7.7

To do something carefully and with steady effort

keeps persistence but adds a louder, forceful repeated pressure
determinedly
vsinsistently
4 3.8

In a way that shows strong will to keep trying

adds repeated force and emphasis rather than steady resolve alone
unrelentingly
vsinsistently
3 7.5

Continuing very strongly and not becoming less

adds active, forceful repetition rather than mere constant intensity
unceasingly
vsinsistently
2 6.6

In a way that does not stop

focuses more on repeated, forceful urging rather than mere continuity
assertively
vsinsistently
2 5.1

In a confident, firm way that makes your opinions and needs clear

is more repeated and insistent rather than just confident assertion
pressingly
vsinsistently
1 5.6

In a way that needs attention right away

keeps urgency but adds repeated forceful emphasis over time
obdurately
vsinsistently
1 9.1

Refuses to change one's mind in a stubborn way

is less about stubbornness and more about repeated, forceful urging
importunately
vsinsistently
  • Formal
9.9

In a way that keeps asking and annoys people

keeps the urgency but is less focused on annoyance, more on force
naggingly
vsinsistently
6.1

In a way that annoys or worries someone again and again

is similar but more forceful and emphatic rather than merely annoying

Antonyms

103 2.5

In a relaxed, not very careful way

95 1.0

In a gentle, light way using little force

How Insistent

relentlessly
53 4.9
adamantly
22 6.4
insistently
5 3.7
persistently
14 3.8
forcefully
49 3.5
firmly
92 1.0

Surface Forms

insistently positive

Morphology

insistently = insistent (transparent) = insist + ent + ly

A regular derivation from the adjective 'insistent' using the productive adverbial suffix '-ly', so the relation is clear.

Etymology

Insistently comes from insist, which is made of in- 'on' and sist 'stand', like in resist, so imagine someone 'standing' firmly on a point. So to do something insistently is to keep pushing or repeating it until you get a result.