staunchly
adverb/stɔntʃli/
Frequency rank: #17,341 most common English word
Meaning
in a very loyal and committed way; firmly and steadfastly.
Example sentence
She staunchly defended her friend's innocence throughout the trial.
Synonyms & related words
- firmly
- steadfastly
- loyally
- resolutely
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