The adverb resolutely is often employed to underscore a character’s unwavering determination or firm resolve, whether in decisive actions or in internal judgments. In some works, it conveys an unyielding commitment even in mundane activities—for instance, a tall soldier determinedly washing a shirt [1]—while in others it underscores the steely resolve behind personal decisions, such as setting oneself to sleep [2] or re-entering a place against all odds [3]. It can also highlight the strength of will during moments of confrontation or when characters govern their conduct with firm purpose [4, 5, 6]. Authors ranging from Tolstoy to Kipling favor its use to imbue actions and states of mind with an incisive, resolute clarity [7, 8, 9].