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View synonyms for decisively
decisively
[ dih-sahy-siv-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that settles a matter and puts an end to debate or speculation:
The question, "Do habitable conditions for life exist elsewhere in the galaxy?" has been decisively answered in the affirmative.
- in a firm and resolute way, without wavering:
The Executive Office must be able to move quickly and decisively to preserve endangered ecosystems, history, or prehistory on federal land.
- in a clear or definite way; indisputably:
She has not only decisively beaten but ended the political career of every candidate who ran against her.
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Other Words From
- non·de·ci·sive·ly adverb
- pre·de·ci·sive·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of decisively1
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