The opposite of the adverb firmly (securely) is loosely.
*When used to mean forcefully or determinedly (e.g. firmly stated), the opposite could be gently, weakly, or waveringly.
Firmly is an adverb. The adjective form is firm.
Yes, it is an adverb. It is the adverb form of the adjective firm, and means in a firm way, or in a determined manner. E.g. The lines were firmly attached to the boat. The governor firmly refused to compromise.
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To grasp is a synonym for gripping firmly.
No, it is not an adverb. Dusty is an adjective, and the adverb form is "dustily."
Firmly is an adverb. The adjective form is firm.
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Yes, it is an adverb. It is the adverb form of the adjective firm, and means in a firm way, or in a determined manner. E.g. The lines were firmly attached to the boat. The governor firmly refused to compromise.
The word "firmly", meaning "in a firm manner", is an adverb.
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It can be, where it means firmly, in a firm manner. e.g. He stood firm against his detractors. Firmly is ordinarily the adverb form.
"Alpha" is the adjective that describes the noun "female," and "firmly" is the adverb that describes the verb "leads."
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The opposite of the adverb bitterly is sweetly.The word sweetly is also an adverb.
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The adverb "well" is the usual opposite of the adverb "badly." If "badly" is used to mean "extremely or greatly" the opposite could be "slightly." E.g. He was badly bruised./He was slightly bruised.
One possibility is "firmly".