decidedly

American  

[dih-sahy-did-lee] / dɪˈsaɪ dɪd li /

adverb

1. definitely or unambiguously; without qualification.

   The many reviews I’ve read of that book have been decidedly lukewarm.

2. in a way that is free from hesitation or wavering; resolutely.

   The heightened tension is occasioned by suicide bombers who have decidedly chosen death over life.

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Etymology

Origin of decidedly

decided ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Sentiment was decidedly downbeat as the trading week got under way in Asia, which is particularly vulnerable to energy market turmoil as it imports the bulk of its power needs.

From The Wall Street Journal

They are wrapped on all sides in silvery wire mesh of decidedly industrial character.

From The Wall Street Journal

I would suggest that this is both intentional and by design, for the simple reason that Jesus was decidedly apolitical.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amid all the turmoil in the world, one decidedly positive trend stands out: Crime in the U.S. is way down.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s the highest rate in almost two years and decidedly not what the Fed wanted to see.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• clearly
• determinedly
• distinctly
• downright
• positively
• really
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• unmistakably