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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.
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of staunchly1
Example Sentences
Most Republicans in Congress still staunchly back Israel, including continued American arms supplies to the country.
Founded as a left-wing Muslim group, it previously staunchly opposed the shah.
Staying true to the South Korean right’s self-identification as the staunchly pro-U.S. political camp, Kim has accused Lee of seeking to curry favor with China at the expense of the U.S.-South Korea relationship.
The influential Latino Legislative Caucus has staunchly opposed cuts to Medi-Cal, the state’s expanded version of the federal Medicaid program.
While executives at Paramount have discussed settling the president’s lawsuit, leadership at CBS News has been staunchly opposed to any capitulation, fearing it will damage the reputation of “60 Minutes†and weaken journalism institutions overall.
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