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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But this one definitely feels special for me, and it feels like I use the word “suitable,” which feels so boring.

From Los Angeles Times

"I definitely think smart glasses are useful," he said.

From BBC

"I think there is always room to improve, and I'm definitely not at my peak," Sabalenka said.

From Barron's

"The high demand definitely reflects broader optimism about Chinese AI," he said.

From Barron's

"I think we're definitely going in the wrong direction if we need to worry about me having a cup with a logo of another club."

From BBC