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decisivelyIn a manner that settles an issue conclusively; with determination and firmness, leaving no doubt about the outcome or decision.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a manner that settles an issue conclusively; with determination and firmness, leaving no doubt about the outcome or decision.

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/

Korean meaning: 결정적으로, 단호하게, 확실하게

Korean pronunciation: 디-싸이-시브-리 (강세: 싸이)

Example Sentences

  • The CEO decisively chose pizza over salad for the company lunch, causing a celebration in the office.
  • She decisively turned off her alarm and went back to sleep, regretting it an hour later.
  • The general moved his troops decisively to secure the strategic position.

decisively

ADVERB

//dɪˈsaɪsɪvli//

In a manner that settles an issue conclusively; with determination and firmness, leaving no doubt about the outcome or decision.

decisively concept
💡 Concept

In a manner that settles an issue conclusively; with determination and firmness, leaving no doubt about the outcome or decision.

decisively rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

She ruled decisively and precisely, speaking concisely!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/

🌳Etymology

Rootdecis
Suffix--ively

Origin

From Latin 'decidere' meaning 'to cut off' or 'to determine.' The word literally meant to cut away uncertainty, like making a clean cut with a knife.

🎵Rhyme

persuasivelyextensivelycomprehensively

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO decisively chose pizza over salad for the company lunch, causing a celebration in the office.

😄 Fun example

She decisively turned off her alarm and went back to sleep, regretting it an hour later.

The general moved his troops decisively to secure the strategic position.

The government must act decisively to address climate change.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

conclusivelydefinitivelyfirmlyresolutelyunequivocally

Antonyms

hesitantlyindecisively

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