definitely

[ def-uh-nit-lee ]

adverb

1. in a clear and definite manner; unambiguously.
2. unequivocally; positively.

   Synonyms: certainly, absolutely

interjection

1. (used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation):

   Are you starting your diet tomorrow? Definitely!

definitely

/ ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ /

adverb

1. in a definite manner
2. sentence modifier certainly

   he said he was coming, definitely

sentence substitute

1. unquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questioner

Word History and Origins

Origin of definitely¹

First recorded in 1575–85; definite + -ly

Synonym Study

See clearly.

Example Sentences

The lascivious sex predator is out; the deep-pocketed caped crusader is most definitely in.

From The Daily Beast

And there is definitely something to finding solace in food, familiarity, and memory.

From The Daily Beast

JSwipe definitely gives off less of a hookup vibe than others.

From The Daily Beast

Like, the party was definitely over, but we just kept taking drugs anyway [laughs].

From The Daily Beast

But the title of Best Death definitely belongs to Bob Stookey, who got bitten by a zombie then captured by cannibals.

From The Daily Beast

But hitherto, before these new ideas began to spread in our community, the mass of men and women definitely settled down.

From Project Gutenberg

Nigel might pray to a pale Madonna; Isaacson dealt with a definitely blunted woman of the world.

From Project Gutenberg

The high rank, the great riches of his father he rather implied than definitely mentioned.

From Project Gutenberg

Before definitely deciding to give up Kullak and come to him, Deppe insisted that I should hear one of his scholars play.

From Project Gutenberg

And I would respectfully suggest that this interview must definitely terminate the matter one way or the other.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• absolutely
• clearly
• decidedly
• doubtless
• easily
• finally
• obviously
• plainly
• surely
• undeniably
• unequivocally
• unquestionably