Definitions

definitely

[def-uh-nit-lee] / ˈdɛf ə nɪt li /

ADVERB

certainly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely clearly decidedly doubtless easily finally obviously plainly surely undeniably unequivocally unquestionably

WEAK

beyond any doubt categorically doubtlessly explicitly expressly far and away indubitably no ifs ands or buts about it positively specifically unmistakably without doubt without fail without question

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtedly doubtfully dubiously questionable questionably uncertain

WEAK

indefinitely

Example Sentences

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"It's definitely not at the point where we can trust technology to make strategic decisions or even make tactical decisions about what's a valid target," Fink said in a telephone interview.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

If Southampton are not removed then it means, unless the EFL were to appeal, the match would definitely go ahead as scheduled.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“The broader pattern is definitely not random,” Chin-Hong said, “which is more expedition tourism visiting remote areas.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

And she most definitely eschews any modern microloan payment methods like buy-now-pay-later.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

And arguing about climate change was definitely not peaceful.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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