categorically
The word “categorically” has 6 syllables: cat-e-gor-i-cal-ly
It's pronounced as /ˌkætəˈɡɔːrɪkli/
What is synonym and antonym for categorically?
In the thesaurus, “categorically” has 162 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for categorically along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for categorically
- absolutely
- abundantly
- accurately
- actually
- admittedly
- all
- all of
- all over
- altogether
- amen
- as a matter of fact
- assuredly
- authentically
- basically
- beyond a doubt
- beyond any doubt
- beyond doubt
- by and large
- certainly
- characteristically
- chiefly
- clean
- clearly
- cold
- come hell or high water
- completely
- conclusively
- concretely
- copiously
- correctly
- de facto
- dead
- decidedly
- decisively
- definitely
- directly
- distinctively
- distinctly
- doubtless
- doubtlessly
- downright
- easily
- emphatically
- enough
- entire
- entirely
- especially
- even
- exactly
- explicitly
- expressly
- fairly
- far and away
- fast
- finally
- firmly
- flat
- flat out
- flatly
- for a fact
- for fair
- for real
- for sure
- full
- fully
- generally
- generously
- genuinely
- greatly
- hands down
- heartily
- honestly
- in actuality
- in detail
- in effect
- in fact
- in no uncertain terms
- in point of fact
- in reality
- in specie
- indeed
- indicatively
- individually
- indub
- indubitably
- largely
- legitimately
- literally
- mainly
- manifestly
- minutely
- more or less
- mostly
- no catch
- no holds barred
- no ifs ands or buts
- no ifs ands or buts about it
- no kicker
- no strings attached
- nothing else but
- obviously
- of course
- on the button
- on the money
- on the nose
- out
- outright
- overall
- peculiarly
- perfectly
- plain
- plainly
- plumb
- pointedly
- positively
- precisely
- predominantly
- predominately
- primarily
- principally
- quite
- really
- really truly
- respectively
- right on
- soundly
- specially
- specifically
- stone
- stone-cold
- substantially
- sure
- sure as can be
- sure as hell
- surely
- the ticket
- the very thing
- thoroughly
- through and through
- to a tee
- totally
- truly
- truthfully
- unambiguously
- unconditionally
- undeniably
- undoubtedly
- unequivocally
- unmistakably
- unqualifiedly
- unquestionably
- unreservedly
- utterly
- verily
- well
- wholly
- wide
- with certainty
- without doubt
- without fail
- without qualification
- without question
Antonyms for categorically
- ambiguously
- approximately
- barely
- broadly
- doubtfully
- dubiously
- generally
- half
- halfway
- hardly
- inaccurately
- incompletely
- indefinite
- indefinitely
- just
- kind of
- marginally
- minimally
- part
- partially
- partly
- questionable
- questionably
- roughly
- scarcely
- slightly
- somewhat
- superficially
- uncertain
Meanings of categorically
- adverb
- In a categorical manner.
- By the use of categories.
- Absolutely, by all means; truly.
Example Sentences
- She categorically denied all the accusations against her.
- The company categorically rejected the false rumors.
- He categorically stated that he would not resign.
- The witness categorically confirmed the details of the event.
- They categorically opposed the proposed changes.
On this page you'll find 191 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to categorically, such as: absolutely, abundantly, accurately, actually, admittedly, all, all of.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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