decisively
decisively · more decisively · most decisively
In a decisive mannerIn a decisive manner.
/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
» "Yes," replied Mary decisively.
„Jawohl!“ erwiderte Maria entschlossen.
"Да", - решительно ответила Мэри.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a decisive manner.
More definitions
- in an indisputable degree
- with finality; conclusively
- with firmness of purpose
Examples
5 sentences"Yes," replied Mary decisively.
ru"Да", - решительно ответила Мэри.
de„Jawohl!“ erwiderte Maria entschlossen.
"No," replied Tom decisively.
ru"Нет", - решительно ответил Том.
de„Nein“, antwortete Tom entschlossen.
They know the end is near, and they act decisively to save themselves from the inevitable chaos.
We shall have the ability to respond rapidly and decisively to terrorism directed against us wherever it occurs.
We suggest that the ruling party act more decisively in order not to be voted out of office in the next election.
Translations
4 languagesForms
more decisively, most decisively| Comparative | more decisively Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most decisively |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- with firmness of purpose:resolutely
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelateddecisive
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb