stoutly
2
5.2
- adverb
- /ˈstaʊtli/
:
resolutamente
- "In the past," Minter reported, "the school has stoutly resisted any move by professional teams to play on the campus."
- stoutly resist
- stoutly defend
- stoutly opposed
Examples
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Asked how he felt, he stoutly replied, "I'm fit as a bull moose!"
Blog text (1) -
"I'll manage, Annie!" he said stoutly.
Fiction book (2001) -
But I do stoutly rise to their defense against the claim that they are straw men.
Blog text (18) -
Both stoutly defend their use of white tigers to draw visitors.
Academic text (1992) -
"I'm performing a public service," he said stoutly.
Fiction book (2001) -
"Goodbye," said Mr. Brownlow stoutly.
Academic text (2005) -
"For someone who denies the truth of these tales so stoutly, you know an incredible amount about them.
Fiction book (1991) -
"Of course I did, sir," his aide answered stoutly.
Fiction book (1992) -
But once the Muslims had recovered from these consecutive setbacks, they resisted stoutly for many more years.
Academic text (2010) -
She stoutly defended her opinion during the debate.
Synonyms
638
1.0
In a very forceful or certain way
92
1.0
In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision
27
5.5
In a serious and determined way without showing any joy
22
6.4
In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind
15
5.8
Firmly and without changing their mind
14
4.4
In a firm and determined way without changing your mind
12
5.5
With great effort and determination
11
5.9
In a firm and loyal way showing strong support
8
6.7
In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up
5
6.7
In a very determined way without giving up
4
3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
4
6.8
In a brave way that keeps trying when things are difficult
1
5.4
In a strong, firm way that shows determination
1
7.4
In a strong, loyal, and determined way
In a way that does not bend or give up under strong pressure
In a firm and loyal way showing steady support
Antonyms
How Firmly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Stoutly comes from stout, which meant 'strong' or 'firm', so to act stoutly is to stand firm and determined, like a heavy table that does not move and refuses to give in.