definitely

adverb

def·i·nite·ly ˈde-fə-nit-lē

ˈdef-nət-

Synonyms of definitely next

: 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

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Takeaway number 2, then, is that Valve is definitely committed to getting SteamOS supported on Nvidia hardware —work that will likely benefit the entire Linux gaming system and the open-source community. —

Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 At this point, that secret is definitely more secure than the secret of At Attin. —

Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Hamburger rice casserole is definitely a comfort meal! —

Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025 Ugg Tasman Slippers The Ugg Tasman slippers are definitely a favorite for this shopping writer, thanks to their cozy fleece lining and soft suede finish. —

Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for definitely