If someone does something persistently, they do it with determination even though it is difficult or other people are against it. Rachel gently but persistently imposed her will upon Douglas
with persistence in a persistent manner; "he was asking questions, unavoidable questions, persistently
If something happens persistently, it happens again and again or for a long time. The allegations have been persistently denied by ministers
in a persistent manner; "he was asking questions, unavoidable questions, persistently "