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Decisively

/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/ · adverb

Meaning

In a decisive manner..

Example Sentences

'In short,' concluded the parson, decisively smacking his leg with his switch, 'there's hardly such another family in England.'
The visitors rallied again though and struck decisively 16 minutes from time when Yaya Toure headed in the winner.

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What does decisively mean?

Decisively means In a decisive manner..

What is a synonym for decisively?

Common synonyms include resolutely.

What is the opposite of decisively?

Possible antonyms include indecisively.

How do you use decisively in a sentence?

'In short,' concluded the parson, decisively smacking his leg with his switch, 'there's hardly such another family in England.'

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