decidedly

adverb

Definition of decidedlynext
1
as in undoubtedly

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2
as in strongly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
  1. strongly
  2. definitely
  3. really
Adverb
  • According to McCrindle, 36% of Gen Z parents, compared to 30% of millennial parents, strongly agree that children's screen time should be limited.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Even with Tuesday’s pullback, nat gas was up strongly in December, the fourth quarter, and year to date.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Life isn't always sunshine and lollipops (though there's definitely room for both!).
    Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Lewis says people are always asking to end their holiday on a beach, and there were never really many options that were logistically easy.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Well, there have been a couple times when people really were afraid that the next person coming in that was the opposite party would really hurt the country in many ways.
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
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