Synonyms for decisively
adv certainly, without question- actually
- categorically
- definitely
- doubtless
- exactly
- positively
- precisely
- really
- surely
- truly
- unconditionally
- unquestionably
- 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
- sure thing
- the very thing
- unambiguously
Antonyms for decisively
- doubtfully
- dubiously
- questionably
- uncertain
- doubtful
- incomplete
- indefinite
- not certain
- not sure
- partially
- questionable
conclusively
decidedly
- absolutely
- bloody
- by all means
- clearly
- decisively
- determinedly
- distinctly
- downright
- emphatically
- flat out
- for a fact
- in spades
- no catch
- no holds barred
- no ifs ands or buts
- no mistake
- no strings attached
- of course
- positively
- powerful
- real
- really
- right
- straight out
- strongly
- sure
- surely
- terribly
- terrifically
- unequivocally
- unmistakably
emphatically
finally
Word Origin & History
1610s, from Medieval Latin decisivus, from Latin decis-, past participle stem of decidere (see decide). Related: Decisively; decisiveness.
Example Sentences fordecisively
"I cannot take it," answered Allis, decisively, after a pause.
"Well, you shouldn't if you were my sister," he repeated, decisively.
"Never mind what you came for," Miss Georgie cut in decisively, and laughed.
“Something has happened to Weedon,” his wife said decisively.
"Thank you, Doctor," the President Elect said at last, decisively.
"Don't tell your mother yet, Vere," said Artois, decisively.
"All the same, he's the wisest and strongest man on this island," said Philip decisively.
"I am going down to dinner to-night," she answered, gently, but decisively.
"I am not easily knocked out by any such thing as heat," she said decisively.
"You may laugh, but it's true, all the same," said Judith decisively.