decidedly
Americanadverb
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definitely or unambiguously; without qualification.
The many reviews I’ve read of that book have been decidedly lukewarm.
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in a way that is free from hesitation or wavering; resolutely.
The heightened tension is occasioned by suicide bombers who have decidedly chosen death over life.
Etymology
Origin of decidedly
Example Sentences
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The Technology Business Programming Network, beloved by decidedly “online” technology insiders, has been acquired by OpenAI for a figure in the “low hundreds of millions” of dollars, according to the Financial Times.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
As stocks slipped lower over the past five weeks, sophisticated institutional investors turned decidedly bearish.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
But a new “Faces of Death” puts a decidedly contemporary spin on the story while keeping its volatile sense of disorientation and danger.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
“This proposal is decidedly neutral and refrains from saying that any asset class is any better or worse than other investment types.”
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Riccio, however, was decidedly unimpressed by all this effort.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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