definitely

adverb

def·i·nite·ly ˈde-fə-nit-lē

ˈdef-nət-

: in a definite way : in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity

I will definitely be there.

He's very smart and very funny and is definitely a practical actor. He comes to work to get his job done and to make the best movie possible …—

Anna Kendrick

Omaha is definitely not hip; green-haired XML programmers do not glide past gourmet coffee emporiums on Razor scooters.—

Adam Rogers

—used in speech as a forceful way of expressing agreement or saying "yes"

"Do you think they'll win?" "Definitely!"

—used in speech in the phrase definitely not as a forceful way of expressing disagreement or saying "no"

"Do you agree with him?" "Definitely not!"

Examples of definitely in a Sentence

that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt

Recent Examples on the Web Three weeks is definitely very short notice for a wedding invitation, even if the date was saved. —

R Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2024 Faris’ character definitely has a spiritual bond with Woods from Legally Blonde, with both arriving in glowing pink outfits and both being totally out of their element. —

Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024 There shouldn't be any leftover solution dripping or visible residue (if there is residue, definitely go over the spot with a clean, wet cloth before drying). —

Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 July 2024 At just over $20, Half-Life: Alyx is essential playing for VR headset owners / Valve’s unique return to the world of Half-Life is 66 percent off and definitely worth picking up before the sale ends on July 11th. —

Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for definitely

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