decisive
- having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
- characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner.
- indisputable; definite: a decisive defeat.
- unsurpassable; commanding: a decisive lead in the voting.
Origin of decisive
Synonyms for decisive
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doubtless, precisely, unconditionally, exactly, unquestionably, actually, definitely, surely, truly, positively, really, categorically, certainly, absolutely, assuredly, flatly, distinctly, unequivocally, decisively, bravelyExamples from the Web for decisively
Contemporary Examples of decisively
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.
But then he very skillfully and decisively throws Carrie overboard to protect the agency.
Egyptians were still looking to it to restore order, and to decisively end the Brotherhood protest movement.
Historical Examples of decisively
"I cannot take it," answered Allis, decisively, after a pause.
ThoroughbredsW. A. Fraser
"Well, you shouldn't if you were my sister," he repeated, decisively.
Quaint CourtshipsVarious
"Never mind what you came for," Miss Georgie cut in decisively, and laughed.
Good IndianB. M. Bower
“Something has happened to Weedon,” his wife said decisively.
White FangJack London
"Thank you, Doctor," the President Elect said at last, decisively.
The AdventurerCyril M. Kornbluth
decisive
- influential; conclusivea decisive argument
- characterized by the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolute
Word Origin and History for decisively
decisive
1610s, from Medieval Latin decisivus, from Latin decis-, past participle stem of decidere (see decide). Related: Decisively; decisiveness.