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Princeton's WordNet

  1. resolutelyadverb

    showing firm determination or purpose

    "she resolutely refused to look at him or speak to him"; "he entered the building resolutely"

  2. decisively, resolutelyadverb

    with firmness

    "`I will come along,' she said decisively"

Wiktionary

  1. resolutelyadverb

    In a resolute manner.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Resolutelyadverb

    Determinately; firmly; constantly; steadily.

    Etymology: from resolute.

    We resolutely must,
    To the few virtues that we have, be just. Wentworth Dillon.

    A man, who lives a virtuous life, despises the pleasures of sin, and notwithstanding all the allurements of sense persists resolutely in his course. John Tillotson, Sermons.

    Some of those facts he examines, some he resolutely denies; others he endeavours to extenuate, and the rest he distorts with unnatural turns. Jonathan Swift, Miscellenies.

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  1. resolutely

    Resolutely refers to carrying out actions or making decisions in a determined, unwavering, or steadfast manner. It involves showing strong will and commitment towards a particular course of action or belief, often in spite of challenges and adversity. It can be used to describe individuals who demonstrate resolve or determination.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Resolutelyadverb

    in a resolute manner; with fixed purpose; boldly; firmly; steadily; with perseverance

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of resolutely in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of resolutely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of resolutely in a Sentence

  1. Zhang Zhijun:

    It must be seen that the forces of Taiwan independence are obstinately and resolutely promoting their separatist position, and this is the biggest threat to the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.

  2. Li Jianguo:

    At the same time, we just resolutely oppose anyone who tries to beautify the war of aggression or tries to drive back on history.

  3. Ben Caldecott:

    We need to ensure that commitments that have been made are tracked and held to account. Ensuring the integrity of these commitments over time is fundamental to actually making a difference and we now need to focus resolutely on the quality of promises made by financial institutions, not just their quantity.

  4. Matthew Arnold:

    Whoever sets himself to see things as they are will find himself one of a very small circle but it is only by this small circle resolutely doing its own work that adequate ideas will ever get current at all.

  5. Foreign Ministry:

    China will resolutely respond to any country's deliberate provocations.

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