decidedly

adverb

Definition of decidedlynext
1
as in undoubtedly

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2
as in strongly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
  1. strongly
  2. definitely
  3. really
Adverb
  • As soon as the film begins, the viewer is made strongly aware of herself—her looking—and of her body, which experiences a vertigo.
    Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Where Trump gained ground in Southern California Once strongly liberal, Pico-Robertson saw support surge for Trump in the presidential election.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • The younger promotion is growing fast and Lashley definitely won't be the last who's tempted over.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The metaverse is a good example — maybe everyone eventually starts living online and Roblox’s digital world is still thriving, but the buzz has definitely moved on.
    Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • We’ve been ushered, gradually and completely, into a world where every voice matters, of course, but some — those of an establishment class who want to make sure everyone is really welcomed — matter more than ours.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This is a really aromatic whisky for those that like something a bit lighter and fresher.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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