decidedly

In no doubt

Decidedly means unmistakably or unquestionably—used to emphasize that something is clearly the case: The second film was decidedly better than the first.

It signals that what follows isn't a matter of opinion or degree but an obvious fact: She looked decidedly uncomfortable when the topic came up.

certainty

unquestionably

Beyond any dispute

categorically · conclusively · incontrovertibly · irrefutably · unmistakably · indubitably · absolutely · positively · definitively · assuredly

emphasis

markedly

To a conspicuous extent

conspicuously · notably · pointedly · emphatically · dramatically · significantly · appreciably · considerably · substantially · measurably

intensity

very

To high degree

completely · wholly · entirely · highly · profoundly · exceedingly · tremendously · distinctly · especially · particularly

firmness

resolutely

With firm determination

adamantly · firmly · staunchly · unflinchingly · uncompromisingly · doggedly · tenaciously · persistently · single-mindedly · purposefully

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certainty/conviction

decidedlytentatively

Without full commitment

doubtfully · uncertainly · hesitantly · equivocally · ambiguously

degree/intensity

decidedlyslightly

To a minor extent

marginally · insignificantly · barely · hardly · scarcely

precision/clarity

decidedlyapproximately

Close but not exact

vaguely · roughly · sort of · kind of · more or less

Family

decided, undecided, decidedness

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