decidedly

adverb

1
as in undoubtedly

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2
as in strongly

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Recent Examples of decidedly The best looks of the week embraced a decidedly sexier slant, where skin-flashing silhouettes and sheer fabrications had one thinking that slinky summer style was still in full effect. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 The top was somewhat simple, a strapless corset bodice with a few abstract splashes of white congregating on the righthand side, but the gown grew decidedly more dramatic on the way down. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 Underneath all that armor, however, the specs are decidedly high-end. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 The fact that Drew still gazed upon my more than half-a-century-old, decidedly not-hot physique with love and desire was a marvel and a gift. — Diana Daniele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Away from the set, Affleck has a few interests that are decidedly more old-school. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 All of these elements together create a film that is decidedly more lifelike than its predecessors. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 James Talarico is decidedly not running for Senate in California. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 The show also walked an intriguing line between kid-friendly fandom and decidedly adult material. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 20 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
  • Such a mentality wasn’t very smart and players undoubtedly sacrificed long-term health for short-term glory.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The brooch was undoubtedly the hero accessory of Yamal’s red carpet look and recalled the oversize florals that appeared throughout creative director Matthieu Blazy‘s first collection for Chanel.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • Blue light can travel farther through water and scatters more strongly from tiny airborne particles.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Hasegawa said 2025 broke that pattern, with both sides growing strongly.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of strongly
Adverb
  • Lipa's Chanel couture suit and matching hat were definitely the stars of the show, so wearing her hair long and loose would have competed with the statement-making ensemble.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But when looking at the postcodes in our data, there’s definitely a pull to the west and southwest as a primary.
    — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 30 Oct. 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
  • Lula is unquestionably the dominant figure in Brazilian politics over the past half-century.
    — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Denim, leather, wood, metal and minerals have transformed the space into a contemporary setting that is unquestionably upscale but also warm and home-like.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 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
  • This is superbrand-level luxury, with an aesthetic firmly rooted in place and space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • At Culebra, which opened in April below Lonesome Rose, those roots are firmly planted in Puerto Rico.
    — Amy Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
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