Antonyms for definitely
Grammar : Adv |
Spell : def-uh-nit-lee |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛf ə nɪt li |
Definition of definitely
Origin :- 1580s, from definite + -ly (2). As a colloquial emphatic word, attested by 1931.
- adv certainly
- But in a moment she bowed her head and was definitely conquered.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- At least the responsibility can thus be definitely assigned.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- She did not comprehend that Martin definitely did not want it changed.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- The movements and acts of everyone had been definitely planned.
- Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
- So the Honourable George and I were definitely apart for the first time in our lives.
- Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Polygamy, though permitted, was definitely restricted by the code.
- Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
- He must definitely assure himself he was still abreast of it.
- Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
- Turkey had definitely come to grips with England and with Russia.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
- Alone with her despair, she had definitely made her terrible resolution.
- Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
- The remnants of the Austrians had definitely retired northward.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
Synonyms for definitely
- absolutely
- beyond any doubt
- categorically
- clearly
- decidedly
- doubtless
- doubtlessly
- easily
- explicitly
- expressly
- far and away
- finally
- indubitably
- no ifs ands or buts about it
- obviously
- plainly
- positively
- specifically
- surely
- undeniably
- unequivocally
- unmistakably
- unquestionably
- without doubt
- without fail
- without question
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