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decisively
[ dih-sahy-siv-lee ]
adverb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²Ô´Ç²Ô·»å±ð·³¦¾±Â·²õ¾±±¹±ð·±ô²â adverb
- ±è°ù±ð·»å±ð·³¦¾±Â·²õ¾±±¹±ð·±ô²â adverb
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of decisively1
Example Sentences
The federal government was well aware of it, but for various reasons, it did not intervene decisively and then, of course, Republicans lost those states, and then Reconstruction came to a close.
But the proposal was decisively rejected, leaving many Indigenous people feeling disappointed and betrayed.
“These Judges want to assume the Powers of the Presidency…a President has to be allowed to act quickly and decisively.â€
He said the "biggest concern" for the union was the diversion of steel from the US market to the UK, and said Britain must move "extremely quickly and decisively" to strengthen trade defences.
The match turned decisively in his favour when Shelton double faulted to give Draper a chance to serve for a semi-final spot.
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