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decisively

decisively

29 3.7
In a firm way that ends doubt and settles the matter
  • adverb
  • /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
translation icon : decisivamente
  • So, we need to act quickly and decisively.
  • act decisively
  • decisively reject
  • win decisively

So I believe we should strongly and decisively support the Ukrainians.

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Examples

  • Your Majesty, we must act quickly, decisively.

  • The amendment, having decisively passed with 58 percent of the vote, became law in December 2006.

    Academic text (2011)
  • And you focus on the issue at hand, and as you finish one, you decisively move to the next one.

  • And if we win decisively on national TV, we're on our way.

  • I was able to think more clearly, to know more decisively what I liked.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • We acted quickly and decisively with a strong sense of shared purpose.

  • Quickly and decisively we should proceed.

  • So I believe we should strongly and decisively support the Ukrainians.

  • For three and a half years, the international community failed to decisively intervene and stop the war in Bosnia.

  • The team decisively beat their rivals, securing the championship title for the first time.

Synonyms

clearly
vsdecisively
1.0

In a way that leaves no doubt

combines that obviousness with firm action that ends doubt
firmly
vsdecisively
92 1.0

In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision

adds the sense of settling a matter completely through firmness
distinctly
vsdecisively
76 3.2

In a way that is clear and easy to notice

goes further by resolving and settling the matter through firmness
decidedly
vsdecisively
56 3.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

settles issues by showing firm resolution rather than plain assertion
squarely
vsdecisively
55 3.7

In a direct and firm way without avoiding the issue

adds the idea of closing a question by firm decision
definitively
vsdecisively
42 4.1

Says or does something in a clear and final way that leaves no doubt

settles things by firmness that leaves no doubt
emphatically
vsdecisively
38 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

aims to end doubt by firm settling rather than forceful tone
unequivocally
vsdecisively
  • Formal
37 6.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

combines that clarity with firm action to settle issues finally
categorically
vsdecisively
35 6.5

In a clear, certain way without any doubt

uses firm decision to bring about a complete settlement rather than only clarity
undeniably
vsdecisively
29 4.4

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

emphasises firm resolution to finish matters rather than mere undeniability
conclusively
vsdecisively
27 3.9

In a way that proves something and leaves no doubt

settles matters by firm action or choice rather than by proof
resolutely
vsdecisively
14 4.4

In a firm and determined way without changing your mind

uses firmness to finish matters rather than only steady intent
unmistakably
vsdecisively
13 4.1

In a very clear way that people cannot mistake

adds the act of settling firmly rather than just being unmistakable
manifestly
vsdecisively
  • Formal
9 5.6

In a way that is very clear to everyone

uses firm action to close the issue rather than only being obvious
indisputably
vsdecisively
7 5.4

In a way that is clearly true and cannot be doubted

focuses on settling something by firm choice rather than on undeniability
resoundingly
vsdecisively
6 6.2

In a very clear and strong way that people easily notice

relies on firmness to settle matters rather than loud emphasis
determinedly
vsdecisively
4 3.8

In a way that shows strong will to keep trying

emphasizes finishing and settling matters rather than just resolve
inarguably
vsdecisively
3 6.8

Clearly true and cannot be denied

uses firmness to end debate rather than only strong presentation
irrefutably
vsdecisively
2 7.4

In a way that cannot be proved wrong

settles matters by firm decision rather than relying on proof alone
unwaveringly
vsdecisively
2 7.0

Shows firm determination that does not change

applies that firmness to settle things completely rather than only persist
incontrovertibly
vsdecisively
  • Formal
1 9.1

In a way that no one can doubt

adds the sense of finishing an issue through firm action
unarguably
vsdecisively
1 6.1

It is clearly true and cannot be doubted

relies on firm settlement to end disagreement rather than just being undisputed
unassailably
vsdecisively
1 9.0

Clearly true and cannot be doubted

applies firmness to settle matters rather than being merely unattackable
determinately
vsdecisively
1 5.1

In a firm way, acting to reach a goal and not give up

focuses on settling things through firmness rather than mere purpose
incontestably
vsdecisively
  • Formal
1 7.7

In a way nobody can doubt

uses firmness to close questions rather than only being indisputable
undisputedly
vsdecisively
1 5.8

Clearly and without any doubt

adds active firmness to ensure the matter is completely settled

Antonyms

30 5.1

In a way that shows hesitation or not being sure

1 4.2

In a way that shows someone cannot decide clearly

How Decisive

conclusively
27 3.9
decisively
29 3.7
firmly
92 1.0
cautiously
70 2.3
tentatively
30 5.1
hesitantly
14 3.2

Surface Forms

decisively positive

Morphology

decisively = decisive (transparent) = decisive + ly

The adverbial form 'decisively' is transparently derived from the adjective 'decisive' by adding the suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Decisively comes from the verb decide, which has Latin parts de- 'off' and caedere 'to cut'. So, to act decisively is like 'cutting off' other choices and making a firm, clear decision, leaving no doubt.