defiantly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui montre une opposition ouverte ou une désobéissance effrontée ». Décrit une action accomplie avec un air provocateur ou rebelle, souvent contre une autorité ou une opposition.

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.

   de manière rebelle

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

   Synonymescontumaciouslydisobedientlyrebelliously

   Antonymesmeeklyobedientlysubmissivelyyieldingly

2. With bold confidenceB2formal

   In a manner that shows determination and refusal to yield.

   avec défi et assurance

   • 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.

   Synonymesboldlydeterminedlyobstinatelyresolutelystubbornlyuncompromisingly

   Antonymesmeeklyobedientlysubmissivelytimidly