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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“The retiree market is definitely shifting in Florida,” said Laura Cole, a senior vice president at Lakewood Ranch, a huge master planned community that includes posh developments targeted at retirees.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m definitely not conservative,” said Harut Sassounian, who owns the Courier, where his regular editorials appear online and formerly in print.

From Los Angeles Times

“I can’t tell you exactly when, because I don’t know. But definitely nowhere as long.”

From Los Angeles Times

"That would be a pretty cool record of mine to have. So that's definitely the goal."

From Barron's

"It definitely feels amazing to win another title and especially after not a very pleasant end of year for me," Svitolina said.

From Barron's

definitely

Example Sentences

Related Words