Definitions

decidedly

[dih-sahy-did-lee] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪd li /

ADVERB

certainly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clearly determinedly distinctly downright positively really terribly unmistakably

STRONG

emphatically

WEAK

absolutely by all means decisively flat out for a fact in spades no catch no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no mistake no strings attached of course powerful right straight out strongly sure surely terrifically unequivocally

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully

Example Sentences

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In those years, all the cool surf brands made cute surf clothing, but the emphasis was decidedly more on the aesthetic than the function, which was a bummer when it came to, you know, surfing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

While Frieze New York is a decidedly American fair, the best work here looked outward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The rest of Peacock’s schedule is decidedly middling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

If the 41-year-old doctor and former health official had a profile, it was decidedly local, not national.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

My experience with riding horses was most decidedly limited.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen

decidedly

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