perseveringly

English

Etymology

From persevering +‎ -ly.

Adverb

perseveringly (comparative more perseveringly, superlative most perseveringly)

  1. In a persevering manner; with perseverance.
    Synonym: perseverantly
    • 1951, John Wyndham, The Day of the Triffids, Harmondsworth: Penguin Books, published 1954, page 153:
      He had a gloating expression on his face, and was perseveringly rolling a large cheese along the middle of the road.
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