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decisively

[ dih-sahy-siv-lee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

in a way that settles a matter and puts an end to debate or speculation:
The question, "Do habitable conditions for life exist elsewhere in the galaxy?" has been decisively answered in the affirmative.
in a firm and resolute way, without wavering:
The Executive Office must be able to move quickly and decisively to preserve endangered ecosystems, history, or prehistory on federal land.
in a clear or definite way; indisputably:
She has not only decisively beaten but ended the political career of every candidate who ran against her.

A year ago, majorities across the country supported the initiative, but polls have swung decisively in the other direction since.

The respectable reformers, meanwhile, know how rare a chance 2016 is to decisively shape our national affairs.

First-time candidate and full-time economics professor Dave Brat decisively defeated the consummate pol by a 55 to 45 margin.

Conversely, the Bridgegate story now clearly and decisively is a real politically motivated scandal.

Not only was the rollout a disaster, but now, the public has turned decisively against the effort.

If I don't hear from you very decisively to the contrary, I shall come, and trust to your good nature to forgive it.

Ultimately he decisively defeated Cassivelaunus, the leader, either near London or his capital, Verulamium.

"Nor will I listen to anything which compels us to separate again," added the son decisively.

Philip having thus done all he could in the battle, but having been decisively beaten,Prudent conduct of Philip.

"I'll see about this without delay," said John Garwell, decisively.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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