defiantly

Thân thiện

He stood defiantly with his arms crossed.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience; rebelliously.

Usage

The adverb "defiantly" is used to describe how an action is performed, specifically one that challenges authority, rules, or expectations. It modifies verbs to indicate a rebellious or confrontational attitude.

Examples

• She stared defiantly at the judge, refusing to show remorse.
• The protester stood defiantly in front of the tank.
• He defiantly refused to follow the new company policy.

Advanced Usage

• "To act/stand defiantly": To behave or position oneself in a way that openly shows resistance.
  • The students acted defiantly when the principal announced the new rules.
• Used to emphasize a willful and unapologetic challenge to power or norms.
  • The journalist published the story defiantly, knowing it would anger the government.

Variants and Related Words

• Defiant (adjective): Showing defiance.
  • He had a defiant attitude.
• Defiance (noun): Open resistance; bold disobedience.
  • Her actions were an act of defiance.

Synonyms

• Rebelliously
• Insubordinately
• Contumaciously
• Boldly (in a challenging context)

Antonyms

• Obediently
• Submissively
• Compliantly
• Deferentially

Related Phrases

• In defiance of: As an act of defying.
  • He acted in defiance of the direct order. (Note: This phrase uses the noun "defiance," not the adverb "defiantly.")

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a rebellious manner
   • he rejected her words rebelliously

Từ đồng nghĩa

• rebelliously
• contumaciously