defiantly

English

Etymology 1

From defiant +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈfaɪ(j)əntli/

Adverb

defiantly (comparative more defiantly, superlative most defiantly)

  1. In a defiant manner.
Translations

Etymology 2

Adverb

defiantly

  1. Misspelling of definitely.
Usage notes
  • As a misspelling of definitely, this is an example of the Cupertino effect, with definately (a common misspelling of definitely) commonly being corrected to defiantly.
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