decidedly

adverb

Definition of decidedlynext
1
as in undoubtedly

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Relevance

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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
  • In 2025, forward-thinking leaders must strongly consider wellness as a core business strategy.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • While not mandatory, it’s strongly advised to get ready to leave for your safety.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • And definitely take advantage of Hotel Ranga’s Northern Lights wake-up call.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The coffee definitely tasted on the darker side of a medium with tasting notes of grape, red apple, and roasted almonds.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • To let the silvery shade really sparkle, Carpenter skipped eyeliner and looked to be wearing almost no mascara at all, aligning with the current trending movement to skip mascara even in full glam.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But also, some of the bracelets people gave me were really inappropriate.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of really
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decidedly

decidedness

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