firmly
adv. manneradv. in a strong and steady way that does not change or move easily. You use it to describe how you hold something or how you state an opinion you are sure about.
adv. in a manner that is secure, steady, or showing strong determination. Often used to modify verbs of physical action or mental conviction.
She held the child's hand firmly while crossing the street.
The manager firmly believes that the new policy will improve the team's productivity over the next quarter.
Despite intense pressure from the board of directors, the CEO stood firmly by her decision to prioritize long-term sustainability over immediate quarterly profits.
From Middle English fermely; equivalent to firm + -ly.
Typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
He firmly helds the rope.He holds the rope firmly.While 'firmly' can precede the verb for emphasis, it is more naturally placed after the verb or the object in physical descriptions.