Synonyms for

Definitely

Verb / ˈdefʌnʌtli: / Another word for definitely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

without doubt or question; certainly

Synonyms & similar words

unquestionably inspades emphatically byallodds decidedly certainly surely absolutely positively unquestionably clearly decidedly indubitably undoubtedly incontestably irrefutably undeniably assuredly inarguably indisputably infallibly unarguably

Synonyms by register

Formal

certainly undoubtedly assuredly incontestably

Informal

for sure totally absolutely no doubt

Literary

verily assuredly indeed

Antonyms

uncertainly doubtfully ambiguously vaguely possibly perhaps

Common collocations

  • definitely not
  • definitely true
  • definitely recommend
  • definitely going to
  • definitely the case
  • definitely agree
  • definitely want

Word family

adverb definitely

Usage note

Often used for emphasis, 'definitely' can sometimes be overused in informal speech. It is an adverb modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Example sentences

  1. I will definitely finish my homework before watching TV.
  2. She was definitely the best singer in the competition.
  3. He definitely needs to practice more before the game.
  4. I'm definitely going to try that new restaurant.
  5. The movie was definitely worth watching.

Quotes

  • I definitely wanted to be an actor. I didn't want to be on TV, I didn't want to be famous, I didn't want to be anyone in particular; I just wanted to do it. - John Cusack
  • I definitely try to eat a healthy diet, but I am the first person to say I love unhealthy food. I would never tell you I don't. I love fried chicken or mac and cheese. Do I order them all the time when I'm out at restaurants? No, though I do have one splurge meal a week. - Carrie Underwood
  • I definitely believe that you are drawn to certain things for inexplicable reasons, but in a very powerful way. - Elizabeth Olsen

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