— defiantly , adv. — defiantness , n.
/di fuy"euhnt/ , adj.
characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging: a defiant attitude.
[ 1830-40; défiant, OF, prp. of defier to DEFY; see -ANT ]
Syn . insubordinate, contumacious, refractory, recalcitrant, rebellious, insolent; daring.
Ant . obedient.