decisively
In resolute fashion
Decisively means in a manner that settles something conclusively or shows firm determination.
A battle won decisively leaves no doubt about the outcome.
Someone who acts decisively makes choices quickly and confidently: She decisively ended the meeting when arguments broke out.
The word implies both finality and resolve.
With complete certainty
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- decidedlyWithout any doubt
- unquestionablyBeyond any dispute
- undoubtedlyWith total certainty
conclusively · clearly · unmistakably · emphatically · categorically · absolutely · unambiguously · surely
In a final, undeniable manner
- irrevocablyBeyond any taking back
- definitivelyWith final authority
- finallyAt the end
- once and for allFinally and permanently
irreversibly · terminally · ultimately · settled · unalterably · peremptorily · absolutely · completely
With steadfast resolve
- determinedlyWith fixed purpose
- resolutelyWith firm determination
- steadfastlyWith unyielding commitment
- unwaveringlyWithout changing or faltering
adamantly · unflinchingly · boldly · courageously · tenaciously · doggedly · persistently · unhesitatingly
At great speed
- promptlyWithout hesitation or delay
- quicklyAt high speed
- immediatelyWithout any pause
- expeditiouslyWith speed and efficiency
efficiently · briskly · sharply · incisively · surgically · clinically · cleanly · deftly
With planned maneuvering
- strategicallyWith planned purpose
- shrewdlyWith keen discernment
- calculatedlyDone with premeditation
- deliberatelyDone with intention
methodically · systematically · judiciously · astutely · prudently · wisely · cleverly · masterfully
definitely
With complete certainty
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- decidedlyWithout any doubt
- unquestionablyBeyond any dispute
undoubtedly · conclusively · clearly · unmistakably · emphatically · categorically · absolutely · unambiguously · surely · positively
conclusively
In a final, undeniable manner
- irrevocablyBeyond any taking back
- definitivelyWith final authority
- finallyAt the end
once and for all · irreversibly · terminally · ultimately · settled · unalterably · peremptorily · absolutely · completely · totally
firmly
With steadfast resolve
- determinedlyWith fixed purpose
- resolutelyWith firm determination
- steadfastlyWith unyielding commitment
unwaveringly · adamantly · unflinchingly · boldly · courageously · tenaciously · doggedly · persistently · unhesitatingly · confidently
swiftly
At great speed
- promptlyWithout hesitation or delay
- quicklyAt high speed
- immediatelyWithout any pause
expeditiously · efficiently · briskly · sharply · incisively · surgically · clinically · cleanly · deftly · adroitly
tactically
With planned maneuvering
- strategicallyWith planned purpose
- shrewdlyWith keen discernment
- calculatedlyDone with premeditation
deliberately · methodically · systematically · judiciously · astutely · prudently · wisely · cleverly · masterfully · outmaneuvered
- Confidentlyboldly, firmly, surely, certainly, assertively
- "To a great extent" adverbsgreatly, much, largely, vastly, considerably
decisivelyindecisively
Without firm resolve
hesitantly · tentatively · uncertainly · doubtfully · waveringly
decisivelyinconclusively
Without definite result
ambiguously · indeterminately · unclearly · equivocally · vaguely
- decisive victoryOverwhelming win, clear outcome
- decisive momentPivotal juncture determining outcome
- decisive battleConflict resolving the war
- decisive actionFirm choice, promptly executed
- decisive roundMatch determining the winner