definitely

adverb

def·i·nite·ly ˈde-fə-nit-lē

ˈdef-nət-

Synonyms of definitely next

: in a definite way : in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity

I will definitely be there.

He's very smart and very funny and is definitely a practical actor. He comes to work to get his job done and to make the best movie possible …—

Anna Kendrick

Omaha is definitely not hip; green-haired XML programmers do not glide past gourmet coffee emporiums on Razor scooters.—

Adam Rogers

—used in speech as a forceful way of expressing agreement or saying "yes"

"Do you think they'll win?" "Definitely!"

—used in speech in the phrase definitely not as a forceful way of expressing disagreement or saying "no"

"Do you agree with him?" "Definitely not!"

Examples of definitely in a Sentence

that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt

Recent Examples on the Web Dyson tools like the Airwrap and Supersonic hair dryer rarely go on sale, so this is definitely a good post-Prime Day consultation prize. —

Brittany Loggins, WWD, 18 July 2024 Gotham Slogan tees are definitely on the rise again, but the messages celebs have been choosing to make with their tops are far from random. —

Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 July 2024 One of those more expressive scenes was definitely Raymond’s nightmare in Episode 3 when his head explodes, which might be the most unexpected and gruesome jump scare of the year. —

Hunter Ingram, Variety, 17 July 2024 Y’all still look good AF and can definitely pull this off. —

Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for definitely

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