stoutly

adverb

Definition of stoutlynext
as in strongly
in a vigorous and forceful manner a settler stoutly defending his right to be on the land

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoutly
  1. strongly
  2. vigorously
  3. fiercely
  4. hard
Adverb
  • In 2025, forward-thinking leaders must strongly consider wellness as a core business strategy.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • While not mandatory, it’s strongly advised to get ready to leave for your safety.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • New York City Marathon Race day: November 2 The New York City Marathon is the world’s largest race—more than 55,000 finished in 2024—and is considered an unofficial holiday for the thousands of spectators who vigorously cheer as the runners make their way through all five boroughs.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Though the neighborhood pictured above was still burning vigorously Wednesday, further northwest the fire had already done horrific damage and left most homes in smoldering ruins.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of vigorously
Adverb
  • Directed by Gia Coppola, Anderson was joined by a stellar cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, who plays Shelly's wise and fiercely loyal best friend Annette; Dave Bautista as stage manager Eddie; Billie Lourd as Shelly's daughter Hannah and Shipka and Song as dancers Jodie and Mary-Anne.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Kimbell has said the retailer has never experienced such a fiercely competitive environment.
    Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of fiercely
Adverb
  • Any display of weakness encourages Russia to continue and strike harder, as has happened throughout the year.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Elsewhere in the women’s bracket, two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was made to work hard for her win by Spain’s Jéssica Bouzas.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of hard
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stoutly

stoutness

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