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stalwartly

stalwartly

1 7.4
In a strong, loyal, and determined way
  • adverb
  • /ˈstɔl.wɚt.li/
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  • Despite the challenges, she stalwartly stood by her friends during tough times.

Examples

  • The good people stalwartly stand against rigorous education, intelligence, and achievement in defense against those insidious values that might creep into the state from the outside.

    Blog text (4)
  • On the other hand, he thought that Congress had no constitutional right to abridge freedom of speech by law, and he later stalwartly declared that the Sedition Act of 1798 was unconstitutional.

    Academic text (2016)
  • One of them, whatever it had to do with my father, attended my own daily life only as an odd glitch, a puzzling influx of antiques and quantities of coin silver and brocade table linens into our now stalwartly middle-middle-class home.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • The team stalwartly defended their title, refusing to back down against any competitor.

  • He stalwartly continued his quest for justice, undeterred by the obstacles in his path.

Synonyms

firmly
vsstalwartly
92 1.0

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

adds loyalty to this firmness and shows committed support
faithfully
vsstalwartly
54 2.6

In a loyal, reliable, or exact way

adds stronger determination and a more forceful manner
steadfastly
vsstalwartly
15 5.8

Firmly and without changing their mind

adds explicit loyalty and personal attachment to that firmness
resolutely
vsstalwartly
14 4.4

In a firm and determined way without changing your mind

is broader, adding loyal support to firm determination
persistently
vsstalwartly
14 3.8

In a determined way that keeps going despite problems

stresses loyalty and strong support more than mere persistence
solidly
vsstalwartly
12 3.2

In a strong, well-made way that does not break

is about personal loyalty and determined attitude, not structure
staunchly
vsstalwartly
11 5.9

In a firm and loyal way showing strong support

is the general expression for strong loyalty plus determined action
through thick and thin
vsstalwartly
  • Informal
11 3.3

In all situations, both good and bad, people stay loyal and support each other

emphasizes lasting loyalty rather than strength or determination
doggedly
vsstalwartly
8 6.7

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

is less about pure persistence and more about loyal resolve
loyally
vsstalwartly
7 2.5

In a way that shows strong support for someone or something

has more strength and overt determination beyond loyalty
tenaciously
vsstalwartly
5 6.7

In a very determined way without giving up

is less about long persistence and more about loyal strength
unwaveringly
vsstalwartly
2 7.0

Shows firm determination that does not change

also includes loyalty and strong support beyond mere firmness
stoutly
vsstalwartly
2 5.2

In a firm and determined way

is more strongly tied to loyalty as well as strength
devotedly
vsstalwartly
1 3.6

In a way that shows strong love, loyalty, and care

is firmer and less emotional, stressing strength and resolve
committedly
vsstalwartly
6.1

In a way that shows strong effort and loyalty to a task, person or cause

includes strength and determination as well as committed support
perseveringly
vsstalwartly
6.8

In a steady, determined way without giving up when things are difficult

focuses more on loyalty and committed firmness than endurance

How Steadfast

unswervingly
1 7.4
steadfastly
15 5.8
stalwartly
1 7.4
faithfully
54 2.6
loyally
7 2.5

Surface Forms

stalwartly positive

Morphology

stalwartly = stalwart (transparent) = stalwart + ly

The meaning is directly derived from 'stalwart' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Stalwartly comes from stalwart, an old word meaning 'strong and loyal' — think of someone who stands firm like a guard. So to act stalwartly is to behave in a steady, strong, and loyal way.