Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

FIRMLY

(adverb)
Did you mean?
Also try..

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Firmly.

How to pronounce firmly:

US

Firmly - as an adverb

With resolute determination

Example: "We firmly believed it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
firmsteadfastlyunwaveringly

In a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

Example: "She held the child securely"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
securely

With firmness

Example: "Held hard to the railing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hard

Example Sentences

"She held onto the railing firmly."
"He firmly believed in his own abilities."
"The dog was firmly trained to obey commands."
"She firmly shut the door behind her."
"He held the steering wheel firmly as he drove."
View more

Word Game Points

Is FIRMLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, firmly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FIRMLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FIRMLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, firmly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FIRMLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is FIRMLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, firmly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FIRMLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

A-Z Proximities

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen