sturdily

adverb

Definition of sturdilynext
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner no longer so sturdily maintained his innocence when his alibi proved to be a fabrication

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdily
  1. strongly
  2. vigorously
  3. hard
  4. fiercely
  5. powerfully
Adverb
  • According to McCrindle, 36% of Gen Z parents, compared to 30% of millennial parents, strongly agree that children's screen time should be limited.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Even with Tuesday’s pullback, nat gas was up strongly in December, the fourth quarter, and year to date.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • This infection is usually caused by swimming, exposure to dirty water, vigorously clearing ear wax, or getting something stuck in the ear.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • The Balance Between Skills And Values The hardest hiring decision is choosing between someone with technical brilliance but questionable motivation and someone less experienced but deeply aligned with your vision.
    Sergii Malomuzh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Other high-end players in turnaround mode, like Kering, Burberry and Versace-owner Capri, were hit even harder.
    Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • Kimbell has said the retailer has never experienced such a fiercely competitive environment.
    Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And who will reign supreme in what may be the most fiercely competitive category of the night: female actor in a comedy or musical?
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • Chelsea boots are a wardrobe staple and the perfect way to march powerfully into the new year.
    Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • By playing the benchwarmers Sunday in order to give the starters what is essentially a bye week, McVay was sending two separate messages, both of which powerfully illustrate what this organization has become in their nine years since returning to town.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of powerfully
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