ἀσφαλής σφάλλομαι not liable to fall, immoveable, steadfast, firm, θεῶν ἕδος Od., etc. of friends and the like, unfailing, trusty, Soph., etc.: c. inf., φρονεῖν γὰρ οἱ ταχεῖς οὐκ ἀσφαλεῖς the hasty in council are not safe, Soph.: so of things, sure, certain, Thuc., etc. assured from danger, safe, secure, Soph., etc.; ἐν ἀσφαλεῖ in safety, Thuc.; τὸ ἀσφαλές ἀσφάλεια, Thuc.; ἀσφαλές ἐστι, c. inf., it is safe to . . , Ar. ἀσφ. ῥήτωρ a convincing speaker, Ar. Epic adv. ἀσφαλέως ἔχειν or μένειν to be, remain fast, firm, steady, Hom.; so neut. ἀσφαλές as adv., Hom.; ἀσφ. ἀγορεύει without faltering, Od.; ἔμπεδον ἀσφαλέως without fail for ever, Hom.; still further strengthd., ἔμπεδον ἀσφαλὲς ἀεί Il. Attic adv. ἀσφαλῶς in all senses of the adj., in safety, with certainty, Soph.:—comp. -έστερον, Hdt., Plat.; Sup. -έστατα, Plat.