Synonyms

decisively

American

[dih-sahy-siv-lee] / dɪˈsaɪ sɪv li /

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.

Other Word Forms

nondecisively adverb
predecisively adverb

Etymology

Origin of decisively

decisive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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"The reality is that these groups have emerged because our formal systems struggle to respond quickly or decisively," said Dr Leanne Simpson, a behavioural psychologist.

From BBC

Wall Street stocks opened decisively lower Tuesday as fresh US tariff threats on Europe over Greenland boosted precious metals and weighed on equities and other riskier assets.

From Barron's

He later wrote, in a social media post, that Canada was "recalibrating" its relationship with China, "strategically, pragmatically, and decisively".

From BBC

“This contrast matters because institutional flows can ignite the move, but sustained and accelerated rallies typically require broader retail engagement to push prices decisively back toward or beyond previous highs,” Di Giacomo said.

From MarketWatch

Even so, tipping over from words into actions and so decisively disregarding an order was arguably another step all together.

From BBC

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