This is the 12736th most frequent Swedish word.
stadigt
"Stadigt" means "steadily" or "firmly" in English.
Here, 'stadigt' is used as an adverb to describe the secure and firm manner in which the subject held the cane.
Han höll stadigt i sin käpp.
He held firmly onto his cane.
'Stadigt' functions as an adverb describing the consistent and stable position of the table.
Bordet står stadigt på sina fyra ben.
The table stands steadily on its four legs.
In this context, 'stadigt' is an adjective that characterizes the enduring and reliable nature of the relationship.