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defiantly

/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt.li/
de · fi · ant · ly
Adjective:defiant
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows open resistance, bold disobedience, or a refusal to yield to authority or opposition.

Example

"The striking workers stood defiantly outside the factory gates despite the pouring rain."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'defiant' and the suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back through Old French 'defier' to Vulgar Latin 'disfidare', meaning 'to renounce one's faith or allegiance'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Defiantly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/defiantly
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