adv Uncommon

decisively

dih-SEYE-sihv-lee

Decisively (adv) means In a way that settles something clearly, or with confidence and no hesitation. Example: “The team won decisively, 5-0.”

adv

In a way that settles something clearly, or with confidence and no hesitation.

"The team won decisively, 5-0."

"She acted decisively to fix the problem before it got worse."

How to use decisively

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishClearly and confidently, without hesitation.

Common pairings

win decisively act decisively respond decisively

Word forms

more decisively comparative, most decisively superlative

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Etymology

From "decisive" + "-ly."

Synonyms

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resolutely

Related words

resolution firmly resolutely

Rhymes for decisively

rely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely barely likely

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Frequently asked questions

What does “decisively” mean?

The word “decisively” means in a way that settles something clearly, or with confidence and no hesitation. In plain terms, clearly and confidently, without hesitation.

How do you pronounce “decisively”?

“Decisively” is pronounced dih-SEYE-sihv-lee (/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/ in IPA).

How do you use “decisively” in a sentence?

Here is “decisively” used in a sentence: “The team won decisively, 5-0.”

What part of speech is “decisively”?

“Decisively” is an adverb.

Is “decisively” a common word?

“Decisively” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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