— resolutely /rez"euh looht'lee, rez'euh looht"-/ , adv. — resoluteness , n.
/rez"euh looht'/ , adj.
1. firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.
2. characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.
[ 1375-1425 for earlier sense "dissolved"; 1525-35 for current senses; late ME resolutus, ptp. of resolvere to RESOLVE ]
Syn. 1. firm, steadfast, fixed. See earnest 1 . 2. unwavering, undaunted.