Definitely

/ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Absolutely; positively.

That is definitely the answer I was looking for.

Without doubt; clearly.

She is definitely coming to the party tonight.

In an emphatic or decisive manner.

I definitely think we should go for the hike tomorrow.

Certainly; unquestionably.

The movie was definitely one of the best I've seen this year.

For sure; surely.

He will definitely win the election based on current polls.

Derived from Latin 'definitus', meaning 'limited' or 'fixed'.

definitely not

Indicates strong refusal or disagreement.

I'll definitely consider it

Means that something is being taken seriously or will be thought about.

that's definitely the case

Affirmation of a previous statement or assertion.

definite

Clearly defined or determined.

definitive

Conclusive and decisive.

definition

A statement of the exact meaning of a word.

For sure

Are you coming to the concert? For sure, I'll be there!

No doubt

Are you ready? No doubt, I’ve got this!