Definitions

decisively

[dih-sahy-siv-lee] / dɪˈsaɪ sɪv li /

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absolutely adv.
conclusively adv.
decidedly adv.
emphatically adv.
finally adv.
firmly adv.
resolutely adv.

ADVERB

absolutely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actually categorically definitely doubtless exactly positively precisely really surely truly unconditionally unquestionably

WEAK

come hell or high water conclusively decidedly easily for sure no ifs ands or buts no strings attached on the button on the money on the nose right on straight out sure as can be sure as hell sure enough the very thing unambiguously

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously questionably uncertain

WEAK

doubtfully

ADVERB

conclusively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convincingly definitively

WEAK

determinately once and for all once for all positively

ADVERB

decidedly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clearly determinedly distinctly downright positively really terribly unmistakably

STRONG

emphatically

WEAK

absolutely by all means flat out for a fact in spades no catch no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no mistake no strings attached of course powerful right straight out strongly sure surely terrifically unequivocally

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully

ADVERB

emphatically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely assuredly certainly distinctly flatly unequivocally

STRONG

decidedly

WEAK

entirely of course undoubtedly with decision

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully questionably

WEAK

hesitantly indecisively indistinctly

ADVERB

finally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certainly completely definitely permanently

STRONG

lastly

WEAK

assuredly beyond recall beyond shadow of doubt conclusively convincingly determinately done with enduringly for all time for ever for good in conclusion inescapably inexorably irrevocably once and for all past regret settled with conviction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously questionably

WEAK

inconclusively

ADVERB

firmly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamantly doggedly persistently resolutely staunchly steadfastly strictly stubbornly tenaciously

STRONG

unwaveringly

WEAK

constantly indefatigably intently obdurately obstinately perseveringly pertinaciously purposefully stolidly through thick and thin unchangeably with heavy hand

Antonyms

WEAK

changeably flexibly indefinitely movably waveringly weakly

ADVERB

resolutely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bravely firmly steadfastly

WEAK

obstinately unwaveringly

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decisively

The administration had one instrument, an off switch, and acted decisively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

If the market breaks and stocks decisively slump, trading volumes should surge.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

State assembly member Claire Valdez won decisively in the open seventh District.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026

He said the party had acted decisively when Donaldson had been arrested and suspended him.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

“Oh, they wouldn’t allow it,” said the Professor decisively.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

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