resolutely UK /ˈɹɛz.əˌl(j)uːtli/US /ˈɹɛz.əˌlutli/ adverb1 •In a determined, unyielding manner.It was applied methodically, carefully, resolutely, as in the fashion of a Satin-bird with charcoal, desiccated wood or blue from laundry-bags. — 1948 formsmore resolutely · most resolutely