ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Decidedly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Decidedly is an adverb meaning In a manner which leaves little question; definitely, clearly.

Meaning

In a manner which leaves little question; definitely, clearly.

More Meanings

  1. In a decided or final manner; resolutely.

Example Sentences

"We progress," said he. "Decidedly we progress."
In a decidedly petulant manner she sat with crossed arms and a frown.
'I understand it was the big American man with a decidedly unpleasant face.'
‘We can't,’ said Vera decidedly, ‘we haven't any boats and we're cut off by a raging torrent from any human habitation.’

Synonyms for decidedly

Depending on context, synonyms include emphatically, unquestionably, definitely.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include definitely, unquestionably, emphatically, unequivocally, undoubtedly, unmistakably.

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