defiantly
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ənt adjective
characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging: a defiant attitude.
Related forms
de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
de·fi·ant·ness, noun
half-de·fi·ant, adjective
half-de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
non·de·fi·ant, adjective
non·de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
non·de·fi·ant·ness, noun
o·ver·de·fi·ant, adjective
o·ver·de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
o·ver·de·fi·ant·ness, noun
qua·si-de·fi·ant, adjective
qua·si-de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
un·de·fi·ant, adjective
un·de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
Synonyms
insubordinate, contumacious, refractory, recalcitrant, rebellious, insolent; daring.
insubordinate, contumacious, refractory, recalcitrant, rebellious, insolent; daring.
Antonyms
obedient.
obedient.
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defiant (dɪˈfaɪənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| marked by resistance or bold opposition, as to authority; challenging | |
| defiantly | |
| —adv | |
| defiant (dɪˈfaɪənt) | |
| —adj | |
| marked by resistance or bold opposition, as to authority; challenging | |
| defiantly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
defiant
1837, from Fr. défiant, from O.Fr. desfiant, prp. of desfier (see defy). Related: Defiantly (1859).
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Example sentences
So many motorcycles look sleek, I like seeing one that is defiantly different.
In a circle of lamplight, the man momentarily worked himself free of the soldiers and spat defiantly on the sidewalk.
He defends the nest by charging intruders with wings and neck outstretched and calling defiantly.
They didn't gaze at each other moistly or jut their chins at the preacher defiantly.
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