DECIDEDLY Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

decidedly

adverb

as in undoubtedly

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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

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Adverb

Achieving complete reusability with an orbital rocket has never been done before, so SpaceX’s engineering team will undoubtedly face some significant hurdles.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
His favorite part of his job today, undoubtedly, is interacting with customers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of undoubtedly

Adverb

Still, the momentum, by his forecast, strongly favors the Democrats.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
What famous physicists thought The debate between determinism and indeterminism in quantum mechanics has split the physicists into two groups that stand strongly by their views.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of strongly

Adverb

Halloween candy hasn’t even been handed out yet, but Hilary Duff is definitely in a Christmas mood already.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
Nolan will, most definitely, be in the running for best director once again, while the likes of Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Samantha Morton, and Robert Pattinson are jostling for position in the various acting races.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 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

Shares were last seen down 14%, sitting firmly at the bottom of the Stoxx 600 index.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
In this 1966 photo of the musician and his instrument, with glam rock still in the future, one of its superstars is still firmly surrounded by mod, mid-1960s fixtures including his skinny tie and massive ashtray.

— Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

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