decidedly

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English decided Middle English -ly English -ly English decidedly From decided + -ly.

1. In a manner which leaves little question; definitely, clearly.

   “In a decidedly petulant manner she sat with crossed arms and a frown.”

   “"We progress," said he. "Decidedly we progress."”

2. In a decided or final manner; resolutely.

   “‘We can't,’ said Vera decidedly, ‘we haven't any boats and we're cut off by a raging torrent from any human habitation.’”