resolutely
(adverb) showing firm determination or purpose; “she resolutely refused to look at him or speak to him”; “he entered the building resolutely”
decisively, resolutely
(adverb) with firmness; “‘I will come along,’ she said decisively”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
resolutely (comparative more resolutely, superlative most resolutely)
In a resolute manner.
• determinedly, willfully, with a will
Source: Wiktionary
Res"o*lute*ly, adv.
Definition: In a resolute manner; with fixed purpose; boldly; firmly; steadily; with perseverance. Some.. facts he examines, some he resolutely denies. Swift.
Res"o*lute (rz"-lt), a. Etym: [Cf. F. résolu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See Resolve, v. t. & i.]
1. Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady. Edward is at hand, Ready to fight; therefore be resolute. Shak.
2. Convinced; satisfied; sure. [Obs.]
3. Resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand. [Obs.]
Syn.
– Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady; constant; persevering; firm; bold; unshaken.
Res"o*lute (rz"-lt), n.
1. One who [Obs.] Shak.
2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] "Yearly resolutes, deductions, and payments." Bp. Burnet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
According to Guinness World Records, on 25 September 2016, the Birla Institute of Management Technology (India) in Uttar Pradesh, India, constructed the largest coffee cups pyramid consisting of 23,821 cups. They used paper takeaway coffee cups to build the pyramid.
