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| Main Entry: | emphatically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | definitely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, assuredly, certainly, decidedly, distinctly, entirely, of course, undoubtedly, decisively, flatly, unequivocally, with decision |
| Antonyms: | hesitantly, indecisively, indistinctly |
| Main Entry: | decidedly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, bloody*, clearly, distinctly, downright, emphatically, flat out*, of course, positively, powerful, real, really, right, strongly, sure, surely, terribly, by all means, decisively, determinedly, for a fact, in spades, no catch, no holds barred, no ifs ands or buts, no mistake, no strings attached, straight out, terrifically, unequivocally, unmistakably |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | deliberately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | intentionally |
| Synonyms: | advisedly, emphatically, freely, in cold blood, independently, knowingly, on purpose, purposely, resolutely, voluntarily, after consideration, apurpose, by design, calculatingly, consciously, designed, determinedly, meaningfully, pointedly, premeditatively, prepensely, purposively, studiously, to that end, willfully, with a view to, with eyes wide open, with malice aforethought, without qualms, wittingly |
| Antonyms: | unintentionally, unwittingly, indetermindedly |
| Main Entry: | greatly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | considerably |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, eminently, emphatically, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, highly, incomparably, incredibly, indeed, infinitely, inimitably, intensely, largely, markedly, mightily, most, much, notably, powerfully, tremendously, vastly, by much, conspicuously, enormously, famously, glaringly, hugely, immeasurably, immensely, in great measure, incalculably, on a large scale, remarkably, strikingly, superlatively, supremely, surpassingly, very much |
| Antonyms: | inconsiderably, insignificantly, unremarkably |
| Main Entry: | positively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | absolutely, definitely |
| Synonyms: | amen*, assuredly, certainly, doubtless, easily, emphatically, firmly, flat*, flat out*, indubitably, on the nose*, sure, surely, undoubtedly, unquestionably, categorically, doubtlessly, for a fact, no catch, no holds barred, no ifs ands or buts, no kicker, no strings attached, on the money, really truly, right on, the ticket, to a tee, undeniably, unequivocally, unmistakably, with certainty, without qualification |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, questionably |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | very |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | much, really; to a high degree |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, acutely, amply, awfully, certainly, considerably, dearly, decidedly, deeply, eminently, emphatically, exceedingly, excessively, extensively, extraordinarily, extremely, greatly, highly, incredibly, largely, notably, particularly, positively, powerfully, pretty, profoundly, substantially, terribly, truly, uncommonly, unusually, vastly, wonderfully, astonishingly, exaggeratedly, indispensably, noticeably, pressingly, prodigiously, remarkably, superlatively, surpassingly, surprisingly |
| Antonyms: | little |
| Main Entry: | forcefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | forcibly |
| Synonyms: | emphatically, energetically, strenuously, vigorously |
| Notes: | forcibly connotes physical force, whereas the force suggested by forcefully need not be physical and can be of any nature aimed at producing a desired effect |
| Main Entry: | loudly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | audibly |
| Synonyms: | aloud, cheaply, emphatically, fully, obtrusively, ostentatiously, powerfully, rudely, articulately, blatantly, boorishly, conspicuously, crashingly, deafeningly, ear-splittingly, garishly, gaudily, noisily, obstreperously, piercingly, resonantly, resounding, ringingly, showily, shrilly, tastelessly, tawdrily, theatrically, thunderingly, uproariously, vehemently, vociferously, vulgarly |
| Antonyms: | quietly, silently, inaudibly |
| Main Entry: | unquestionably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without a doubt |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, assuredly, certainly, decidedly, definitely, emphatically, indubitably, of course, positively, surely, undoubtedly, incontrovertibly, indefensibly, undeniably, unequivocally, unimpeachably |
| Antonyms: | dubiously, doubtfully, questionably |
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