Definition for FIRM'LY

FIRM'LY, adv. [ferm'ly.]

  1. Solidly; compactly; closely; as, particles of matter firmly cohering.
  2. Steadily; with constancy or fixedness; immovably; steadfastly. He firmly believes in the divine origin of the Scriptures. His resolution is firmly fixed. He firmly adheres to his party.

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