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executively

executively

1 7.0
Acts like a company leader by making decisions and taking charge
  • adverb
  • /ɪkˈzɛkjʊtɪvli/
translation icon : ejecutivamente
  • The executively and legislatively appointed senators serve at the pleasure of the office who selected them, which is to say they have indefinite terms of office.

Examples

  • The list of similar efforts by many people in the late 1800s and early 1900s—organizations both public and private, university-based and independent, national and local, executively and legislatively oriented—is a long one.

    Academic text (1992)
  • "He leaned back executively in his leather chair, lacing his fingers together.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Executively yours, Fred Fli...

  • Dukakis: socially minded, executively experienced, compassionately calibrated? Check.

    Blog text (33)
  • He made decisions executively, ensuring that the team's goals were met efficiently.

  • She addressed the team executively, demonstrating her authority and confidence.

  • The manager handled the project executively, streamlining processes to improve performance.

Synonyms

authoritatively
vsexecutively
4 6.7

In a confident way that makes people respect or obey you

is more about decisive action and effective implementation
assertively
vsexecutively
2 5.1

In a confident, firm way that makes your opinions and needs clear

is about decision authority and effective action rather than mere expression
presidentially
vsexecutively
2 7.1

In a calm, confident way like a president making important decisions

is similar but more focused on decision making and execution
imperiously
vsexecutively
1 8.6

To speak in a commanding way that expects people to obey

is less negative and more focused on effective, accountable decisions
commandingly
vsexecutively
1 5.8

To act in a strong, confident way that shows authority

is steadier and more decision focused than sheer dominance
magisterially
vsexecutively
  • Formal
1 7.7

In a confident, commanding way that shows power

is more practical and action oriented than formal dignity
managerially
vsexecutively
6.4

In a way that plans, organizes, and controls work

emphasizes decision authority and effective action rather than routine management
sovereignly
vsexecutively
7.9

In a way that solves a problem quickly and completely

focuses more on authoritative decision style than only final results

How Authoritative

executively
1 7.0
decisively
29 3.7
firmly
92 1.0
cautiously
70 2.3
tentatively
30 5.1

Surface Forms

executively positive

Morphology

executively = executive (transparent) = executive + ly

A regular adverbial formation from the adjective 'executive' using the productive suffix '-ly', preserving the meaning 'in an executive manner'.

Etymology

Executively comes from the verb execute, built from the Latin parts ex- and sequi, where ex- means 'out' and sequi means 'follow', so execute originally meant 'follow out' or 'carry out'. So, to act executively is to make decisions and get things done.