staunchly
staunchly — adverb
1. in a very loyal and determined way, showing that your support for, belief in, or
in a very loyal and determined way, showing that your support for, belief in, or opposition to someone or something is not weakened by pressure or doubt
Christopher has staunchly supported the local music festival ever since it began fifteen years ago.
staunchly + supported [cause/organisation]
The senator staunchly defended the funding programme despite fierce opposition from other party members.
Marta remains staunchly committed to teaching in rural schools after more than twenty years.
Sivan's grandmother staunchly refused to leave the house she had lived in since childhood.
The newspaper staunchly opposed the new law, calling it a threat to freedom of speech.
- firmly
more general; does not carry the strong emotional loyalty of staunchly
- loyally
closer in meaning, but loyally emphasises faithfulness to a person or group, while staunchly emphasises refusal to yield under pressure
- resolutely
slightly more formal; stresses determination to follow a course of action
- steadfastly
literary or formal; suggests long-lasting, unwavering commitment
- half-heartedly
showing little enthusiasm or commitment
- weakly
without firmness or strength of will
用法筆記
Commonly paired with verbs of support, defence, opposition, or refusal — such as support, defend, oppose, refuse, maintain, or remain — as well as with adjectives like committed, loyal, or conservative.