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defiantly

 

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Adverbial defiantly has 1 sense
  1. rebelliously, contumaciously, defiantly - in a rebellious manner; "he rejected her words rebelliously"
    Derived from adjective defiant1

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Defiantly

Defiantly is an adverb that describes an action or behavior that is done with defiance or resistance, in disregard of authority or rules.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Used to indicate an action or behavior that shows bold disobedience towards authority.

Example sentence: Despite being told not to speak, the child defiantly shouted his opinion.

Sense 2:

Used to indicate an action or behavior that displays resistance or refusal to conform.

Example sentence: She wore her eccentric outfit defiantly, not caring about the judgmental stares.

Sense 3:

Used to indicate an action or behavior that expresses a determined resolve to overcome challenges or obstacles.

Example sentence: He defiantly continued to fight for justice, even in the face of adversity.

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