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 was definitely not cheap paying off these pirates, whether it was ransoms or tariffs.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Eilidh Bell, 21, said: "For me it's definitely a good thing because I'm just like starting my professional career now and I'll be looking into getting a credit card."

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

“When I heard it, I was like, that’s definitely a choice,” Rasco said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

"Being a CCO is definitely a lot of pressure on me to... design new things, and especially when the community is asking for more," Irving told reporters in Chengdu.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

We were both silent, stumped for a minute because yeah, Sandy June’s was definitely a special place, but was it . . . magical?

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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