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Another word for definitely

Choosing another word for definitely depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Without doubt; certainly; used to emphasize the truth or certainty of a statement.

Usage Example

"The team has certainly improved since the beginning of the season."

Strongest
certainly
undoubtedly
unquestionably
absolutely
positively
Strong
indubitably
decidedly
for sure
indisputably
surely

• adverb (Context 2)

In a definite, exact, or clearly defined manner; with precise limits or details.

Usage Example

"The terms of the contract have not yet been explicitly decided by the board."

Strongest
explicitly
specifically
precisely
Strong
clearly
expressly
distinctly
unambiguously
definitively
conclusively
exactly

Opposites of definitely

The opposite of definitely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

indefinitely
vaguely
doubtfully
questionably
ambiguously
imprecisely
dubiously
uncertainly
See all opposites of definitely

• Nearby Words

definer
defining
definite
definitely
definiteness
definition
definitional

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Definitely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/definitely
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