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definitely

definitely

1.0
To say that something is true without any doubt
  • adverb
  • /ˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
translation icon : definitivamente
  • And you should definitely also check them out.
  • Yes, definitely
  • most definitely
  • definitely want

So yeah, I would definitely agree with that.

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Examples

  • But yeah, my hair routine has definitely evolved, you know?

  • I will definitely be attending the meeting tomorrow.

  • So yeah, I would definitely agree with that.

  • I think, excuse me, I think she can definitely sense that.

  • The next thing I got is definitely the most exciting.

  • And yeah, I could definitely relate to that.

  • And this design here was definitely one of my favourites.

  • I feel like that is definitely a contender.

  • Well, one hour is definitely doable for tomorrow.

  • So this VRM layout is definitely really, really good.

Synonyms

certainly
vsdefinitely
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Showing that something is true or will happen without any doubt

is the plain, everyday form of certainty
absolutely
vsdefinitely
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Completely and without any doubt

is firm certainty but not necessarily complete or total
for sure
vsdefinitely
  • Informal
700 2.0

Without any doubt

is neutral certainty used in more formal contexts
undoubtedly
vsdefinitely
156 3.5

Without any doubt

is neutral certainty, not stressing intensity or formality
decidedly
vsdefinitely
56 3.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

is certainty expressed without the strong tone of finality
emphatically
vsdefinitely
38 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

is simple certainty without the same forceful delivery
unquestionably
vsdefinitely
26 3.7

Without any doubt

is plain certainty without extra emphasis on questioning
doubtless
vsdefinitely
24 3.7

In a way that is certain

is the same certainty but less formal and forceful
inarguably
vsdefinitely
3 6.8

Clearly true and cannot be denied

is certain without claiming legal-style indisputability
doubtlessly
vsdefinitely
3 4.6

In a way that shows there is no doubt

is the neutral certification without extra wording
unarguably
vsdefinitely
1 6.1

It is clearly true and cannot be doubted

is certain but less focused on dispute resistance

Antonyms

11 4.0

Act or speak in a way that shows you are not sure

4 3.8

In a way that shows you are not sure and have little confidence

Compounds

8.7

So bad or rude that an audience will boo

How Certain

definitely
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probably
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possibly
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maybe
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Surface Forms

definitely positive
definately positive

Morphology

definitely = definite (transparent) = definite + ly

Built by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'definite', yielding the expected meaning 'in a definite/certain manner'.

Etymology

Definitely comes from the parts de- and fin-, with the idea of an 'end' or 'limit', the same root you see in finish and final. So when you say something is definitely true, you mean it is fixed or decided 'without any doubt'.