decidedly

adverb

1
as in undoubtedly

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2
as in strongly

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Recent Examples of decidedly Her daughter Leni, meanwhile, went in a decidedly more understated direction. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 The Coopop Bobber is exactly that – an electric two-wheeler that borrows the visual swagger of a custom bobber and pairs it with the decidedly more modest performance of a European electric moped. — New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2026 For Israel’s neighbors in the Middle East, the stakes look decidedly different. — New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026 This creamy pumpkin pasta recipe turns a whole can of pumpkin purée into a luscious sauce with a decidedly savory streak. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 The home was, decidedly, not love at first sight for Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026 One wing of Protestant churches in Brazil is decidedly conservative and shares characteristics with evangelical churches in the United States. — John Thomas Iii, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026 Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein were offering collectors bright colors, recognizable images, and a decidedly different mood. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 But in these elections, a younger generation is leaning more decidedly to the left. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decidedly
  1. undoubtedly
  2. strongly
  3. definitely
  4. resolutely
  5. unquestionably
  6. determinedly
  7. really
  8. firmly
Adverb
  • Paxton could still win, but the race undoubtedly opens up a shocking vulnerability in Republicans’ red wall.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • At its core, and undoubtedly the most bustling area of Polofest throughout the weekend, was a central room made to resemble Ralph Lauren stores around the world, but with a catch.
    — Zachary Weiss, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • In Beacon Falls, Danbury and Cromwell, developers have strongly signalled their intentions to build but haven’t filed official zoning applications.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Brand, who strongly denied wrongdoing, will be sentenced next week.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • But even with that in mind, ONYX says the front should still feel firm and responsive, and ours definitely didn't.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As for his future ambitions, he’s definitely taken by the secretive life of Michelin critics.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Nina nodded and looked across the restaurant to watch two tall women, flight attendants, striding resolutely through the concourse, their legs in perfect rhythm.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The time-only two-hander is resolutely Brutalist in style, with sharp, geometric lines, an ultra-thin rectangular case, and bold pops of burgundy.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of resolutely
Adverb
  • More Math Required T-Mix unquestionably requires more math than the two Experience plans and the cheaper Essentials alternative.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Lula is unquestionably the dominant figure in Brazilian politics over the past half-century.
    — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of unquestionably
Adverb
  • Though based on the visuals of the past, his output is determinedly contemporary.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Blue-collar Ho-seok (Sul), a man traumatized by losing his factory job after a workers’ strike, lives a quiet life with his determinedly optimistic wife, Mi-ok (Jeon).
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of determinedly
Adverb
  • And yet 59% of the Hornets’ shots came from three-point range — this is a team that really never stops shooting them, for better or for worse.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Loves, cities, and musical genres may change, but that girl who felt left out has never really stopped writing.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of really
Adverb
  • It got scuttled by courts in Missouri and then firmly defeated by its voters Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Brand firmly denied all the charges, based on allegations made by six women.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
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