Synonyms for steadfastly
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction
He steadfastly refuses to go out with her.
Example sentences
- firmly She is firmly determined to own a store of her own.
- unwaveringly She looked him in the eye unwaveringly from the first word onwards.
- intently Pietro was staring intently at Melissa's daughter.
- resolutely Tom wasn't for stopping: he went on resolutely.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| steadfastly | steady | |
| firmly | steady | |
| unwaveringly | rising | |
| unswervingly | falling | |
| intently | rising | |
| resolutely | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- firm1
- 6 letters
- firmly2
- 8 letters
- intently3
- 10 letters
- resolutely4
- 12 letters
- unwaveringly, unswervingly
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (firmly2 = 2 syllables).