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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“The onus is definitely on NextEra to show the value proposition and what’s in it for rate payers, and that’s important,” Bartlett said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It definitely stands out, because judges do this only when they’re very distressed.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

If your relationship gets more serious, you’ll definitely want to make sure you have more detailed conversations about money.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

"I definitely wasn't trying to hole that putt," Rai smiled as he clutched the Wanamaker Trophy.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

I was fast learning that our work schedule was dictated solely by the master’s needs, not by ours, and definitely not by any conventions of the outside world.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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