staunchly
11
5.9
- adverb
- /ˈstɔːnʧli/
:
firmemente
- Particularly in the case of Jordan, Israel showed itself to be the sole staunchly pro-Western power in the region.
- staunchly defended
- staunchly opposed
- staunchly supported
And so David is staunchly committed to ensuring that we live what we preach.
- And so David is staunchly committed to ensuring that we live what we preach.
- One mayoral nominee, Joanna B Green, is a champion of this movement, while the other, Stannis Quo, staunchly opposes it.
- But I can't reasonably see a way for Republicans to be staunchly against additional checks, especially when all of these factors line up.
- We are staunchly saying you can't do traditional Thanksgiving.
- Other people staunchly advocating for theirs.
- He was staunchly in the nature camp, by the way, which drove his eugenicist beliefs about.
Examples
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His secretary of war and fellow Tennessean, John Eaton, was staunchly loyal and pro-Removal.
Academic text (2007) -
And so David is staunchly committed to ensuring that we live what we preach.
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Research also suggests that Southern culture supports defending and holding staunchly to one's honor and traditional way of life.
Academic text (2008) -
In the first place, the staunchly conservative military is significantly independent of civilian control.
Academic text (1992) -
Moreover, almost nothing was done to try to turn around the Turkish public, which staunchly opposed the war.
Academic text (2003) -
The law-enforcement community in West Virginia staunchly opposed the bill.
Academic text (2017) -
Russians also staunchly oppose military rule, even though the army is the most respected state institution.
Academic text (2001) -
The VVD's primary mission is to staunchly defend the free market, advocating minimal government regulation.
Academic text (2008) -
U.S. President Barack Obama staunchly defends U.S. government programs, insisting that they were conducted with broad safeguards and to protect against abuse.
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David staunchly supports the local animal shelter, volunteering every weekend.
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
81
3.7
In a very strong way that shows energy or anger
76
3.4
In a strong, energetic way showing a lot of effort
54
2.6
In a loyal, reliable, or exact way
41
7.4
To speak or act with strong feeling and force
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
14
3.8
In a determined way that keeps going despite problems
12
5.5
With great effort and determination
8
6.7
In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up
7
2.5
In a way that shows strong support for someone or something
7
4.9
In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm
5
4.4
In a strong and forceful way
4
3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
2
7.0
Shows firm determination that does not change
2
5.2
In a firm and determined way
1
3.6
In a way that shows strong love, loyalty, and care
1
7.4
In a strong, loyal, and determined way
1
7.4
In a steady way that does not change direction or purpose
In a firm and loyal way showing steady support
In a way that does not bend or give up under strong pressure
In a way that shows strong effort and loyalty to a task, person or cause
Antonyms
How Loyal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Staunchly comes from staunch, which first meant 'to stop the flow', as when you stop bleeding. That idea of 'holding firm' turned into 'being loyal and determined', so staunchly means 'in a firm, loyal way'.