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

Much of it hinges on something decidedly low tech: the ability to build data centers as fast as humanly possible—and all the dealmaking, zoning and permitting that it entails.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then there’s the decidedly retro approach: I love printing books with my favorite shots from the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Encouraging owners of ghost ships to sell them for scrap would provide some revenue as they exit a decidedly risky business.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chip was still talking when the phone clicked—Jonah was close enough to hear— and a decidedly noncomputerized voice said, “Hello?”

From Literature

It may sound decidedly less-than-special, but the idea of gifting something practical for the Feb. 14 holiday appears to be catching on.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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