decidedly

[dih-sahy-did-lee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of decidedly¹

decided ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

That, kids, is decidedly not how it’s done.

From Los Angeles Times

But while “Monsters” offers a brief glimpse of maternal love at the very end, the series as a whole takes a decidedly different approach.

From Los Angeles Times

Childhood was changing and it was decidedly uncool to admit to watching the programme.

From BBC

BBC Sport runs the rule over a decidedly, but typically, chaotic two weeks for the Spanish champions.

From BBC

That makes “Folktales” decidedly more powdery than densely packed — it’s all ruddy cheeks, slo-mo camaraderie and the healing power of steering a dog sled through breathtaking terrain.

From Los Angeles Times

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