Decidedly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /di-ˈsī-dəd/ de·cid·ed

Meaning & Definition of Decidedly

Decidedly (adjective)

  1. unquestionable
  2. free from doubt or wavering

Decidedly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in really, definitely

    similar: definitely, really, undoubtedly, unquestionably, far and away, head and shoulders, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially, well
    opposite: barely, hardly, just, marginally, scarcely, slightly, minimally, minutely

  2. as in strongly, aggressively

    similar: aggressively, assertively, determinedly, firmly, grimly, gruffly, resolutely, strongly, toughly, abusively, brutishly, savagely, viciously, callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately, insensitively, mercilessly, obdurately, pitilessly, ruthlessly, tyrannically, uncharitably, unfeelingly, unmercifully, unsparingly, brutally, hard, hardly, harshly, ill, oppressively, roughly, severely, sternly, stiffly
    opposite: clemently, gently, leniently, lightly, mildly, softly, benevolently, benignantly, considerately, cordially, graciously, kindly, lovingly, tenderly, charitably, compassionately, humanely, mercifully, softheartedly, sympathetically, tolerantly, understandingly

Related Entry: Decided (adjective)

Decided is a different word from Decidedly. The synonyms below are for decided, not for decidedly.

  1. not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation

    "a decided hint of perfume on her skin"

    similar: apparent, bald, bald-faced, barefaced, bright-line, broad, clear, clear-cut, crystal clear, distinct, evident, lucid, luculent, luminous, manifest, nonambiguous, obvious, open-and-shut, palpable, patent, pellucid, perspicuous, plain, ringing, straightforward, transparent, unambiguous, unambivalent, unequivocal, unmistakable
    related: cognizable, cognoscible, comprehendible, comprehensible, digestible, fathomable, graspable, intelligible, knowable, understandable, self-evident, self-explanatory, clean-cut, simple, tidy, uncomplicated, overt, undisguised, appreciable, perceptible, recognizable, sensible, tangible, discernible, noticeable, observable, visible, black-and-white, explicit, trenchant, well-defined, clean, decipherable, fair, legible, readable
    opposite: ambiguous, clouded, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, equivocal, indistinct, mysterious, nonobvious, obfuscated, obscure, unapparent, unclarified, unclear
    near: incomprehensible, indecipherable, unfathomable, unintelligible, unknowable, impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indiscernible, insensible, cloudy, gauzy, gray, hazy, imprecise, indefinite, indeterminate, misty, murky, nebulous, noncommittal, sketchy, slippery, subtle, vague, illegible, undecipherable, unreadable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Decidedly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Decidedly:

definitely, really, undoubtedly, unquestionably, far and away, head and shoulders, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially, well, aggressively, assertively, determinedly, firmly, grimly, gruffly, resolutely, strongly, toughly, abusively, brutishly, savagely, viciously, callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately, insensitively, mercilessly, obdurately, pitilessly, ruthlessly, tyrannically, uncharitably, unfeelingly, unmercifully

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Decidedly

Words with the opposite meaning of Decidedly:

barely, hardly, just, marginally, scarcely, slightly, minimally, minutely, clemently, gently, leniently, lightly, mildly, softly, benevolently, benignantly, considerately, cordially, graciously, kindly, lovingly, tenderly, charitably, compassionately, humanely, mercifully, softheartedly, sympathetically, tolerantly, understandingly

Word Forms of Decidedly

Derived words: decidedly (adverb), decidedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Decidedly

from past participle of decide

First known use: 1790

Frequently Asked Questions about Decidedly

What does "Decidedly" mean?

"Decidedly" means unquestionable. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: unquestionable. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Decidedly"?

Other words for "Decidedly" include definitely, really, undoubtedly, unquestionably, far and away, head and shoulders, considerably and extensively. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Decidedly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Decidedly"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Decidedly". Common alternatives include definitely, really, undoubtedly, unquestionably, far and away, head and shoulders, considerably, extensively, significantly and substantially.

What is the opposite of "Decidedly"?

Antonyms of "Decidedly" include barely, hardly, just, marginally, scarcely, slightly, minimally and minutely.

Is "Decidedly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Decidedly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Decidedly"?

"Decidedly" is pronounced /di-ˈsī-dəd/ and divided into syllables as de·cid·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Decidedly"?

"Decidedly" comes from from past participle of decide. First known use: 1790.

What is another word for "Decidedly" meaning "as in really, definitely"?

When "Decidedly" (adverb) means as in really, definitely, synonyms include definitely, really, undoubtedly, unquestionably, far and away and head and shoulders. Opposites in this sense include barely, hardly, just and marginally.