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staunchly
[ stawnch-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that shows firmness or steadfast adherence to principle, loyalty, etc.:
The party remains staunchly left of center, and continues to be rigorous in its defense of its founding principles.
The mayor is staunchly opposed to a casino coming to her city.
- in a substantial or strong way:
The furniture is staunchly built of wood and steel, beautifully finished and richly upholstered.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of staunchly1
Example Sentences
Nixing the plan would be welcome news to animal welfare groups that staunchly oppose it and have sued to stop it.
“It’s not new,” Clark said of the potential fight over a salary cap, something the union is staunchly against.
That overwhelming support marks a dramatic shift in the power dynamic between the mayor and the board, whose leadership for years has been considered staunchly progressive.
Most prominently, it ushered in the so-called "Reagan Revolution," a period in which the Republican Party became staunchly associated with ideological conservatism and dominated the political landscape.
“The fabrication industry staunchly supports focused regulatory oversight and enforcement of workplace conditions that pose health risks from respirable crystalline silica,” it said.
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