DEFIANTLY

rebelliously, contumaciously, defiantly

(adverb) in a rebellious manner; “he rejected her words rebelliously”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

defiantly (comparative more defiantly, superlative most defiantly)

In a defiant manner.

Misspelling of definitely.

Source: Wiktionary


DEFIANT

De*fi"ant, a. Etym: [Cf. F. défiant, p. pr. of défier. See Defy.]

Definition: Full of defiance; bold; insolent; as, a defiant spirit or act. In attitude stern and defiant. Longfellow.

– De*fi"ant*ly, adv.

– De*fi"ant*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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10 June 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

(noun) the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); “communications is his major field of study”


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