staunchly

/ˈstɔːntʃli/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈɔntʃli] /ˈstɔːntʃli/ (ame, ipa)

staunchly — adverb

1. with very firm loyalty or conviction, especially when openly supporting, defendi

1.副詞C1
釋義

with very firm loyalty or conviction, especially when openly supporting, defending, or backing a person, group, or position

例句

Adina staunchly defended her sister after classmates mocked the girl's accent.

staunchly defended — public defence of a person under attack

Yuna staunchly supported the nurses' strike during the long pay dispute.

staunchly supported + cause or group

同義詞
  • firmly

    more general and common; it can describe physical force as well as a clear position

  • steadfastly

    stresses loyalty that stays unchanged over time

  • loyally

    focuses more directly on faithfulness to a person or group

  • strongly

    broader and less formal; often shows intensity rather than loyal backing

反義詞

文法句型

staunchly + defend/support/reject

remain/stand staunchly + behind/opposed

用法筆記

Often appears with verbs of support, defence, or resistance such as defend, support, oppose, reject, and stand behind. It is more formal than strongly and usually suggests lasting loyalty to a person, cause, or public position.

常見錯誤

❌She staunchly carried the sofa upstairs.
✅She firmly carried the sofa upstairs.
💡'staunchly' is about loyal or firm support, not physical effort.
❌I staunchly enjoy this song.
✅I really enjoy this song.
💡'staunchly' usually describes support, defence, loyalty, or strong opposition, not ordinary liking.