decidedly
The word “decidedly” has 4 syllables: de-cid-ed-ly
It's pronounced as /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/
What is synonym and antonym for decidedly?
In the thesaurus, “decidedly” has 77 synonyms and 31 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for decidedly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decidedly
- absolutely
- abusively
- aggressively
- assertively
- brutally
- brutishly
- by all means
- callously
- clearly
- cold-bloodedly
- considerably
- decisively
- definitely
- determinedly
- distinctly
- downright
- emphatically
- extensively
- far and away
- firmly
- flat out
- for a fact
- grimly
- gruffly
- hard
- hard-heartedly
- hardly
- harshly
- head and shoulders
- heartlessly
- ill
- in spades
- inhumanely
- inhumanly
- insensately
- insensitively
- mercilessly
- no catch
- no holds barred
- no ifs ands or buts
- no mistake
- no strings attached
- obdurately
- of course
- oppressively
- pitilessly
- positively
- powerful
- really
- resolutely
- right
- roughly
- ruthlessly
- savagely
- severely
- significantly
- sternly
- stiffly
- straight out
- strongly
- substantially
- sure
- surely
- terribly
- terrifically
- toughly
- tyrannically
- uncharitably
- undoubtedly
- unequivocally
- unfeelingly
- unmercifully
- unmistakably
- unquestionably
- unsparingly
- viciously
- well
Antonyms for decidedly
- barely
- benevolently
- benignantly
- charitably
- clemently
- compassionately
- considerately
- cordially
- doubtfully
- gently
- graciously
- hardly
- humanely
- just
- kindly
- leniently
- lightly
- lovingly
- marginally
- mercifully
- mildly
- minimally
- minutely
- scarcely
- slightly
- softheartedly
- softly
- sympathetically
- tenderly
- tolerantly
- understandingly
Meanings of decidedly
- adverb
- In a manner which leaves little question; definitely, clearly.
- In a decided or final manner; resolutely.
Example Sentences
- The weather was decidedly colder than we had expected.
- Her tone was decidedly firm, leaving no room for argument.
- The movie was decidedly more entertaining than the reviews suggested.
- His performance was decidedly better than his previous attempts.
- The new design is decidedly modern and appealing.
On this page you'll find 108 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decidedly, such as: absolutely, abusively, aggressively, assertively, barely, benevolently, benignantly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
eagerly
- actively
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- animatedly
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easily
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obdurately
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yea
- OK
- absolutely
- acceptance
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- okeydokey
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ill
- Cimmerian
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- calamity
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- dreadful
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- hardly
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- matter
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