| Main Entry: | definitely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, beyond any doubt, categorically, clearly, decidedly, doubtless, doubtlessly, easily, explicitly, expressly, far and away, finally, indubitably, no ifs ands or buts about it, obviously, plainly, positively, specifically, surely, undeniably, unequivocally, unmistakably, unquestionably, without doubt, without fail, without question |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, dubiously, indefinitely, questionably |
| Main Entry: | exactly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | accurately, particularly |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, altogether, bang*, carefully, completely, correctly, definitely, explicitly, expressly, faithfully, faultlessly, for a fact, for certain, for sure, in every respect, indeed, just, literally, methodically, no mistake, on the dot, on the money, on the nail, on the nose, positively, precisely, quite, right, rigorously, scrupulously, severely, sharp, specifically, square, strictly, the ticket, totally, truly, truthfully, unequivocally, unerringly, utterly, veraciously, wholly |
Antonyms: |
inaccurately, inexactly |
| Main Entry: | expressly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | definitely, unambiguously |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, categorically, clearly, decidedly, directly, distinctly, explicitly, in no uncertain terms, manifestly, outright, plainly, pointedly, positively, specifically, unequivocally, unmistakably |
Antonyms: |
ambiguously |
| Main Entry: | particularly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | specifically |
Synonyms: |
decidedly, distinctly, especially, exceptionally, explicitly, expressly, in particular, individually, markedly, notably, outstandingly, peculiarly, principally, singularly, specially, surprisingly, uncommonly, unusually |
Antonyms: |
commonly, generally, usually |
| Main Entry: | purposely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | intentionally |
Synonyms: |
advisedly, by design, calculatedly, consciously, deliberately, designedly, explicitly, expressly, knowingly, on purpose, prepensely, purposedly, willfully, with intent |
| Notes: | purposely means 'intentionally, on purpose,' while purposefully means 'with a specific purpose or objective in mind' |
Antonyms: |
impulsively, spontaneously, unintentionally |
| Main Entry: | specifically |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | expressly, particularly |
Synonyms: |
accurately, categorically, characteristically, clearly, concretely, correctly, definitely, distinctively, especially, exactly, explicitly, in detail, in specie, indicatively, individually, minutely, peculiarly, pointedly, precisely, respectively, specially |
Antonyms: |
broadly, generally |
| Main Entry: | surely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without doubt |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, admittedly, assuredly, beyond doubt, beyond shadow of doubt, certainly, clearly, come what may, conclusively, decidedly, definitely, distinctly, doubtlessly, evidently, explicitly, fixedly, for certain, for real, indeed, indubitably, inevitably, inexorably, infallibly, irrefutably, manifestly, nothing else but, plainly, positively, rain or shine, to be sure, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unerringly, unfailingly, unmistakably, unquestionably, unshakably, with certainty, without fail |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, questionably, uncertain |