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- Dictionarydecisively/dɪˈsʌɪsɪvli/
adverb
- 1. in a manner that settles an issue convincingly or produces a definite result: "they won decisively each time"
- 2. in a way that shows the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively: "we will act decisively to stamp out corruption"
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DECISIVELY definition: 1. quickly, effectively, and confidently: 2. in a way that strongly affects how a situation will…. Learn more.
1. : having the power or quality of deciding. The council president cast the decisive vote. a decisive battle. 2. : resolute, determined. a decisive manner. decisive leaders. a decisive editor. 3. : unmistakable, unquestionable. a decisive superiority. decisively adverb. decisiveness noun. Synonyms. bent (on or upon) bound. determined. do-or-die.
DECISIVE definition: 1. able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality: 2. strongly affecting…. Learn more.
Decisively definition: in a way that settles a matter and puts an end to debate or speculation. See examples of DECISIVELY used in a sentence.
Definition of 'decisively' Word Frequency. decisively in British English. adverb. 1. in a manner that is influential or conclusive. 2. in a manner that demonstrates the ability to make decisions, esp quickly; resolutely. The word decisively is derived from decisive, shown below. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
in a way that shows the ability to decide quickly and with confidence. Congress must act decisively against this threat. She shook her head decisively. Check pronunciation: decisively. Definition of decisively adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
lacking firmness or resoluteness. adverb. in an indisputable degree. “the Fisher Act of 1918 decisively raised their status and pay”. adverb. with finality; conclusively. “the voted settled the argument decisively ”. see more. see less.
1. Settling a matter or conflict; conclusive: the decisive battle in the war; the decisive piece of evidence in the lawsuit. 2. Characterized by or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and firmly; resolute: a decisive leader. de·ci′sive·ly adv. de·ci′sive·ness n. Synonyms: decisive, conclusive, critical, crucial, definitive, determinative.
adjective. having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one. Synonyms: final, conclusive. characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute; determined: The general was known for his decisive manner. Synonyms: firm. indisputable; definite:
adjective. /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ Word Family. very important for the final result of a particular situation. a decisive factor/victory/battle. Climate was a decisive factor in establishing where the tournament should be held. She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations.
