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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GRIP

(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”


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