STOUTLY Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

stoutly

adverb

Definition of stoutly

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 stoutly Her elder sister [Emma Borden], who had stoutly supported her during the trial, separated from her. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Moro scored for Argentina from a free kick after a five meter scrum after Australia had defended stoutly with 14 men, with Harry Potter in the sin bin. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Ejiofor is stoutly built but only 6-7 1/2 in socks, so asking him to play center at the next level will be a challenge. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026 The 49ers’ defense played so stoutly that the Panthers totaled just 230 yards, including 169 passing yards from Bryce Young, who was sacked once, by Clelin Ferrell. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025 This would include more stoutly discouraging the delusion and possibly being completely upfront and clamping down on it. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoutly

Adverb

The final agreement did not include changes to that practice and was ultimately not voted on by the Legislature after the last-minute deal was strongly criticized, particularly by assembly members.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Netflix strongly encourages employees to take a portion of their pay in the form of equity, but with shares down more than 45 percent from a year ago employees who have done so are feeling the pain.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of strongly

Adverb

There was also significant vandalism to the school's library, with books, furniture, and electronic equipment destroyed and a door forcibly opened.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The Houthis had also been forcibly recruiting large numbers of children and Ethiopian migrants, using them as human shields, spies and for dangerous mine-planting.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of forcibly

Adverb

Several senior Iranian officials have vehemently denied these accusations.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Hamilton’s campaign has vehemently denied the allegations and a series of court records undercut the claim that Hamilton attempted to protect the child abuser, who was ultimately convicted for an unrelated offense.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of vehemently

Adverb

The index has lost almost 40% since its June high and is firmly entrenched in bear market.

— Justina Lee,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The reality is the situation in Nashville couldn't possibly be any worse, with the franchise firmly sitting at rock bottom.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of firmly

Adverb

In some ways, the engagement may seem like a departure from Disney’s reputation for being fiercely protective of its brand.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The sell-side tug of war Despite the dire credit picture, equity sentiment remains fiercely divided, driving this week's 17% bounce from the lows.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of fiercely

Adverb

And even DeVonta Smith, who made his return from injury Sunday, landed hard in the fourth quarter and appeared to be shaken up.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
The Capricorn Moon squares the Sun in your sign, making private responsibilities or family dynamics harder to tune out.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026