STEADFASTLY

firm, firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly

(adverb) with resolute determination; “we firmly believed it”; “you must stand firm”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

steadfastly (comparative more steadfastly, superlative most steadfastly)

In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction

Synonym: resolutely

Synonyms

• See also obstinacy

Source: Wiktionary


Stead"fast*ly, adv.

Definition: In a steadfast manner; firmly. Steadfast believe that whatever God has revealed is infallibly true. Wake.

STEADFAST

Stead"fast, a. Etym: [Stead + fast, that is, fast in place.] Etym: [Written also stedfast.]

1. Firmly fixed or established; fast fixed; firm. "This steadfast globe of earth." Spenser.

2. Not fickle or wavering; constant; firm; resolute; unswerving; steady. "Steadfast eye." Shak. Abide steadfast unto him [thy neighbor] in the time of his trouble. Ecclus. xxii. 23. Whom resist steadfast in the faith. 1 Pet. v. 9.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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