solidly

English

Etymology

From solid +‎ -ly.

Adverb

solidly (comparative more solidly, superlative most solidly)

  1. In a solid or firm manner.
    • 1979 February 10, Denise Sudell, quoting Larry Berner, “California Teacher Plans Suit Against Anti-Gay Group”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 28, page 3:
      Within school, 19 of 21 teachers were firmly committed behind me, were with me solidly.
    • 2018 July 3, Phil McNulty, “Colombia 1 - 1 England”, in BBC Sport‎[1]:
      And Trippier's measured penalty was another indication of his growing maturity at this level, the Spurs full-back having again performed solidly down England's right.

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