Also spelled stedfastly
adv
Freq #62476
Meanings
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1
adv
In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction
He steadfastly refuses to go out with her.
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2
adv
with resolute determination
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
adv
· in a steadfast manner;...
resolutely
2
adv
· with resolute determination
firm
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English stedefastly, stedefastliche; equivalent to steadfast + -ly.