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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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"The United States is… definitely still in the lead when it comes to robot brains," says Wright, the UCL researcher.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“This is definitely a display piece,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It should definitely be a family discussion anytime a letter comes from the IRS stating a problem.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

It “will definitely eliminate some jobs, while it enhances others.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I wasn’t sure I was ready for Traveler to see me, and I definitely didn’t look my best right before bed, but it would be dark.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.