Firmly
In fact
In fact adverb - In reality or actuality.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- absolutely and firmly
- absolutely and in fact
- positively and firmly
- positively and in fact
- definitely and firmly
- definitely and in fact
- thoroughly and firmly
- thoroughly and in fact
- sincerely and firmly
- sincerely and in fact
- constantly and firmly
- constantly and in fact
- steadily and firmly
- steadily and in fact
Both terms in one sentence
- George: ... and I firmly believe that, like me, you will conclude that Captain Blackadder is, in fact, totally and utterly... guilty!
Source: Cue Card Pause -
They engage in a fevered exchange of letters that has all readers firmly convinced that they are in fact almost exactly the same despite appearances and perfect for each other.
Source: Opposites Attract - His wife is quite firmly grounded in reality, and in fact proves to be more than Jack or the Hotel can readily handle even after he goes batty on her.
Source: Supernatural-Proof Father
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