decisively
The word “decisively” has 4 syllables: de-ci-sive-ly
It's pronounced as /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv.li/
What is synonym and antonym for decisively?
In the thesaurus, “decisively” has 124 synonyms and 20 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for decisively along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for decisively
- absolutely
- actually
- adamantly
- assumably
- assuredly
- beyond recall
- beyond shadow of doubt
- bravely
- by all means
- categorically
- certainly
- clearly
- come hell or high water
- completely
- conceivably
- conclusively
- constantly
- convincingly
- decidedly
- definitely
- definitively
- determinately
- determinedly
- distinctly
- doggedly
- done with
- doubtless
- downright
- easily
- emphatically
- enduringly
- entirely
- exactly
- firmly
- flat out
- flatly
- for a fact
- for all time
- for ever
- for good
- for sure
- imaginably
- in conclusion
- in spades
- indefatigably
- indisputably
- indubitably
- inescapably
- inexorably
- intently
- irrevocably
- lastly
- likely
- maybe
- mayhap
- no catch
- no holds barred
- no ifs ands or buts
- no mistake
- no strings attached
- obdurately
- obstinately
- of course
- on the button
- on the money
- on the nose
- once and for all
- once for all
- past regret
- perchance
- perhaps
- permanently
- perseveringly
- persistently
- pertinaciously
- plausibly
- positively
- possibly
- potentially
- powerful
- practically
- precisely
- presumably
- presumedly
- probably
- purposefully
- really
- reasonably
- resolutely
- right
- right on
- settled
- staunchly
- steadfastly
- stolidly
- straight out
- strictly
- strongly
- stubbornly
- supposably
- supposedly
- sure
- sure as can be
- sure as hell
- sure enough
- surely
- tenaciously
- terribly
- terrifically
- the very thing
- through thick and thin
- truly
- unambiguously
- unchangeably
- unconditionally
- undeniably
- undoubtedly
- unequivocally
- unmistakably
- unquestionably
- unwaveringly
- with conviction
- with decision
- with heavy hand
Antonyms for decisively
- changeably
- doubtfully
- dubiously
- flexibly
- hesitantly
- implausibly
- improbably
- inconceivably
- inconclusively
- incredibly
- indecisively
- indefinitely
- indistinctly
- movably
- questionably
- unbelievably
- uncertain
- unthinkably
- waveringly
- weakly
Meanings of decisively
- adverb
- In a decisive manner.
Example Sentences
- She decisively closed the deal with a firm handshake.
- The team acted decisively to prevent further damage.
- He decisively rejected the offer without hesitation.
- The issue was decisively settled by the court's ruling.
- They decisively chose a new direction for the project.
On this page you'll find 144 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decisively, such as: absolutely, actually, adamantly, assumably, assuredly, beyond recall, beyond shadow of doubt.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
obdurately
- abusively
- adamantly
- aggressively
- assertively
- brutally
- brutishly
- bullheadedly
- callously
- cold-bloodedly
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- decidedly
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- determinedly
- doggedly
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- hardly
- harshly
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- ill
- indefatigably
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- insensately
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- tenaciously
- through thick and thin
- toughly
- tyrannically
- unamenably
- unchangeably
- uncharitably
- unfeelingly
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- unimpressibly
- unmercifully
- unreasonably
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- unsparingly
- unwaveringly
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- willfully
- with heavy hand
absolutely
- abundantly
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- altogether
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- basically
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- no strings attached
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imaginably
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decidedly
- absolutely
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- harshly
- head and shoulders
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- insensately
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- no catch
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- no strings attached
- obdurately
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- positively
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on the button
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- comme il faut
- compatible
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- connected
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- what the doctor ordered
- wide-awake
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- yes