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defiantly

/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt.li/

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adverb

/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'таким образом, который демонстрирует открытое сопротивление или дерзкое неповиновение'. Описывает действие, совершаемое с вызывающим или бунтарским настроем, часто против власти или оппозиции.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience.' It describes an action performed with a challenging or rebellious attitude, often against authority or opposition.

  1. In a rebellious mannerB2formal

    In a way that shows open resistance or bold disobedience.

    ruВызывающе

    • She stared defiantly at the judge.
    • He defiantly refused to follow the rules.
    • The protesters stood defiantly in front of the building.

    Synonymscontumaciouslydisobedientlyrebelliously

    Antonymsmeeklyobedientlysubmissivelyyieldingly

  2. With bold confidenceB2formal

    In a manner that shows determination and refusal to yield.

    ruВызывающе

    • The athlete defiantly declared he would win the race.
    • She defiantly continued her work despite the criticism.
    • He spoke defiantly about his plans for the future.

    Synonymsboldlydeterminedlyobstinatelyresolutelystubbornlyuncompromisingly

    Antonymsmeeklyobedientlysubmissivelytimidly

Forms
  • more defiantly comparative form
  • most defiantly superlative form
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