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Italian

fermamente

/fer.maˈmen.te/adverbC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,508

Meaning

firmly, strongly

  • in a resolute, steadfast, or unwavering manner
  • with physical firmness or steadiness

In a sentence

Credo fermamente che questo progetto avrà successo.

I firmly believe that this project will succeed.

La direttrice ha respinto fermamente ogni accusa.

The director firmly rejected every accusation.

Non possiamo opporci fermamente senza prove concrete?

Can we not firmly object without concrete evidence?

Usage notes

  • Commonly used with verbs of believing ('credere'), opposing ('opporsi'), or stating ('sostenere').

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