Word
decidedly
Phoneticsde·cid·ed·ly
US/ˌdɪˈsaɪdədɫi/
UK/dɪsˈaɪdɪdli/
Definitions
01definitely or clearly
adv. in a way that is very clear and leaves no doubt.
adv. in a manner that is definite, clear, and unquestionable; used to intensify an adjective or a situation.
“The weather today is decidedly colder than it was yesterday.”
“The tone of the negotiations became decidedly more hostile after the new evidence was presented to the board.”
Usage
Usually placed before an adjective or at the beginning of a clause for emphasis.
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02with determination
adv. in a firm and confident way that shows you have made a final decision.
adv. in a resolute or final manner, indicating that a decision has been made and will not be changed.
“She walked decidedly toward the stage to accept her award.”
“The CEO spoke decidedly about the company's future, leaving no room for further debate among the shareholders.”
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Real-World Examples
“There's also a decidedly low-tech solution to a distracting app: Delete it.” “That means Windows malware has decidedly fewer problems accessing data used by a separate app.” Etymology
From decided + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.