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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishClearly and confidently, without hesitation.
Common pairings
win decisively
act decisively
respond decisively
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more decisively
- Superlative
- most decisively
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Etymology
From "decisive" + "-ly."
Synonyms
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indecisively
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Rhymes for decisively
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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.
