decisively
Americanadverb
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in a way that settles a matter and puts an end to debate or speculation.
The question, "Do habitable conditions for life exist elsewhere in the galaxy?" has been decisively answered in the affirmative.
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in a firm and resolute way, without wavering.
The Executive Office must be able to move quickly and decisively to preserve endangered ecosystems, history, or prehistory on federal land.
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in a clear or definite way; indisputably.
She has not only decisively beaten but ended the political career of every candidate who ran against her.
Other Word Forms
- nondecisively adverb
- predecisively adverb
Etymology
Origin of decisively
Example Sentences
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"Grassroots movements and pressure from international bodies like the UN are the reasons why many countries, some more timidly and some more decisively, have started discussing reparation policies," said Martinez, the researcher into Spanish colonialism.
From BBC
The government said it had acted "quickly and decisively" to support households at risk.
From BBC
A closer look at its weekly chart shows that it decisively broke above its 50 week simple moving average, which is now starting to flatline, in late February.
From Barron's
Reverting to that approach against Spurs allowed them to pick moments in which they exerted energy, attacking the box decisively when spaces opened up – as a more naturally counter-attacking side.
From BBC
But the best opportunities often emerge in these fast-moving, uncomfortable environments, requiring investors to act decisively, even when the setup feels anything but certain.
From Barron's
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