Definitions

definitely

[def-uh-nit-lee] / ˈdɛf ə nɪt li /

ADVERB

certainly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely clearly decidedly doubtless easily finally obviously plainly surely undeniably unequivocally unquestionably

WEAK

beyond any doubt categorically doubtlessly explicitly expressly far and away indubitably no ifs ands or buts about it positively specifically unmistakably without doubt without fail without question

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtedly doubtfully dubiously questionable questionably uncertain

WEAK

indefinitely

Example Sentences

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According to Mars Snacking Chief Technology Officer Ramesh Kollepara, the most effective AI champions “are definitely not the most technical people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

I don’t know whether I’m the most politically engaged, but I definitely have my beliefs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Student Xu Leran, 26, said that inviting a man into one's home can raise "safety concerns", but with a woman technician "I would definitely feel much more at ease, and communication would be smoother too".

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

"The look was pure hatred. The eyes, it was pure hatred, they were definitely not vacant."

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Candace teases, “It’s definitely a conversation starter. And that’s the point of art, right? To start a dialogue.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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