defiantly
adverbUK /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt.li/
US /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt.li/
In a way that shows you refuse to obey.
She defiantly crossed her arms and refused to apologize.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a way that openly challenges someone or something.
He defiantly stared back at the referee after the call.
3. In a way that shows strong resistance to being controlled.
The protesters defiantly stayed in the square despite the warning.
4. In a bold, unyielding manner.
The little boy defiantly declared that he would never eat broccoli.