unanimously
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for unanimously, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — With everyone in agreement; without any dissent.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use unanimously
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From unanimous + -ly.
Full origin of unanimously →Frequently asked questions
What does “unanimously” mean?
The word “unanimously” means with everyone in agreement; without any dissent. In plain terms, in a way where everyone agrees.
How do you use “unanimously” in a sentence?
Here is “unanimously” used in a sentence: “The committee voted unanimously to extend the deadline.”
What part of speech is “unanimously”?
“Unanimously” is an adverb.
Is “unanimously” a common word?
“Unanimously” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between unanimously and overwhelmingly?
Unanimously means with everyone in agreement and without any dissent, while overwhelmingly means by a very large majority that may still include some dissenters. A vote passed overwhelmingly is not necessarily unanimous.
How is unanimously typically used in a sentence?
Unanimously is an adverb that modifies verbs like vote, agree, or decide, as in the board voted unanimously to approve the plan. It describes the manner in which a decision was reached, emphasizing complete agreement.
What is the difference between unanimously and unanimous?
Unanimous is the adjective form describing a decision or vote itself, as in a unanimous decision, while unanimously is the adverb describing how an action was carried out, as in they voted unanimously. The two share the same meaning of total agreement but function differently in a sentence.