• Decidedly

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/

    Origin

    From decided + -ly.

    Full definition of decidedly

    Adverb

    decidedly

    1. In a manner which leaves little question; definitely, clearly.In a decidedly petulant manner she sat with crossed arms and a frown.
    2. In a decided or final manner; resolutely.
      • 1914, Saki, ‘The Lull’, Beasts and Superbeasts:‘We can't,’ said Vera decidedly, ‘we haven't any boats and we're cut off by a raging torrent from any human habitation.’
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