decisively
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that settles an issue conclusively and with finality: Acting or speaking in a way that produces a definite result or ends uncertainty.
- In a firm and resolute manner: Characterized by showing no hesitation or doubt; with determination.
- To an indisputable or undeniable degree: In a way that is clear and beyond question.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The new evidence proved his theory decisively. (The evidence settled the matter beyond doubt.)
- "We must act now," she said decisively, ending the debate. (She spoke with firm resolution.)
- The army moved decisively to secure the border. (The army acted in a conclusive and effective manner.)
Advanced Usage
- "To act decisively": To take action in a prompt, firm, and conclusive way.
- In a crisis, a leader must be able to act decisively.
- "To win decisively": To win by a clear and unambiguous margin.
- The champion won decisively, with a knockout in the first round.
Variants and Related Words
- Decisive (adjective): Settling an issue; producing a definite result. (e.g., a victory, a factor)
- Decision (noun): A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration. (e.g., make a )
- Indecisively (adverb): In a manner showing hesitation or lack of firm decision. (This is the opposite of .)
Synonyms
- Conclusively: In a way that settles an issue.
- Resolutely: In an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner.
- Definitively: In a way that is conclusive and final.
Antonyms
- Hesitantly: With hesitation or reluctance.
- Indecisively: Without the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
- Tentatively: In a way that is not certain or fixed; provisionally.
Adverb
- in an indisputable degree
- the Fisher Act of 1918 decisively raised their status and pay
- with finality; conclusively
- the voted settled the argument decisively
- with firmness
- `I will come along,' she said decisively