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decisively

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/

decisively means: In a firm, clear way that settles something or shows no doubt.

adverb

WITH CERTAINTYB2

In a firm, clear way that settles something or shows no doubt.

  • She acted decisively.
  • Our team won decisively last night.
  • The new evidence decisively settled the argument.

Similar words: firmly, conclusively

Opposites: indecisively

Common phrases: act decisively, win decisively, decisively defeat someone

Questions about decisively

What does decisively mean?

In a firm, clear way that settles something or shows no doubt.

What is decisively in other languages?

Türkçe: kararlı biçimde · Español: decisivamente · Français: résolument · Deutsch: entschlossen · Italiano: decisamente · 日本語: 断固として

How do you pronounce decisively?

It is pronounced /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/.

How do you use decisively in a sentence?

She acted decisively. Our team won decisively last night.

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