adv
Uncommon
decidedly
dih-SEYE-dihd-lee
Decidedly (adv) means Very clearly; without doubt. Example: “The weather has turned decidedly colder this week.”
adv
1
Very clearly; without doubt.
"The weather has turned decidedly colder this week."
"Her tone was decidedly unfriendly."
How to use decidedly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed before an adjective to mean "clearly" or "definitely."
Common pairings
decidedly cool
decidedly unpleasant
decidedly better
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more decidedly
- Superlative
- most decidedly
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The weather has turned _____ colder this week.
Etymology
From "decided" + "-ly."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for decidedly
wickedly
allegedly
hurriedly
assuredly
excitedly
repeatedly
reportedly
admittedly
supposedly
undoubtedly
unexpectedly
wholeheartedly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “decidedly” mean?
The word “decidedly” means very clearly; without doubt. In plain terms, used before an adjective to mean "clearly" or "definitely.".
How do you pronounce “decidedly”?
“Decidedly” is pronounced dih-SEYE-dihd-lee (/dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “decidedly” in a sentence?
Here is “decidedly” used in a sentence: “The weather has turned decidedly colder this week.”
What part of speech is “decidedly”?
“Decidedly” is an adverb.
Is “decidedly” a common word?
“Decidedly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
