| Main Entry: | apparently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | obviously |
Synonyms: |
clearly, conspicuously, evidently, expressly, in plain sight, indubitably, manifestly, officially, openly, overtly, palpably, patently, perceptibly, plainly, transparently, unmistakably |
| Main Entry: | clearly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without any doubt |
Synonyms: |
acutely, apparently, audibly, beyond doubt, certainly, conspicuously, decidedly, definitely, discernibly, distinctly, evidently, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indubitably, lucidly, manifestly, markedly, noticeably, obviously, openly, overtly, patently, penetratingly, perceptibly, plainly, positively, precisely, prominently, purely, recognizably, seemingly, sharply, sonorously, surely, translucently, transparently, undeniably, undoubtedly, unmistakably |
Antonyms: |
indefinitely, indistinctly, mysteriously, vaguely |
| Main Entry: | decidedly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | certainly |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, bloody*, by all means, clearly, decisively, determinedly, distinctly, downright, emphatically, flat out, for a fact, in spades, no catch, no holds barred, no ifs ands or buts, no mistake, no strings attached, of course, positively, powerful, real, really, right, straight out, strongly, sure, surely, terribly, terrifically, unequivocally, unmistakably |
| 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: | evidently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | apparently, clearly |
Synonyms: |
doubtless, doubtlessly, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, it seems, it would seem, manifestly, obviously, officially, ostensibly, outwardly, patently, plainly, professedly, seemingly, to all appearances, undoubtedly, unmistakably, without question |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, mistakably, obscurely, questionably, vaguely |
| 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: | just |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | definitely |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, accurately, completely, directly, entirely, exactly, expressly, perfectly, precisely, right, sharp, smack-dab, square, squarely, unmistakably |
Antonyms: |
indefinitely |
| Main Entry: | literally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | word for word; exactly |
Synonyms: |
actually, completely, correctly, direct, directly, faithfully, indisputably, letter by letter, literatim, not figuratively, plainly, precisely, really, rightly, rigorously, sic, simply, straight, strictly, to the letter, truly, undeviatingly, undisputably, unerringly, unmistakably, verbatim, veritably |
| Notes: | literally means 'with truth to the letter; exactly' or according to the strictest sense of the word or words, while figuratively means 'by or as a figure of speech; metaphorically', or 'in a descriptive, analogous, but metaphorical sense of the word or words |
Antonyms: |
figuratively, loosely |
| Main Entry: | positively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | absolutely, definitely |
Synonyms: |
amen, assuredly, categorically, certainly, doubtless, doubtlessly, easily, emphatically, firmly, flat out, flat*, for a fact, indubitably, no catch, no holds barred, no ifs ands or buts, no kicker, no strings attached, on the money, on the nose, really truly, right on, sure, surely, the ticket, to a tee, undeniably, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unmistakably, unquestionably, with certainty, without qualification |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, questionably |
| Main Entry: | really |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without a doubt |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, actually, admittedly, as a matter of fact, assuredly, authentically, beyond doubt, categorically, certainly, de facto, easily, for real, genuinely, honestly, in actuality, in effect, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, indeed, indubitably, legitimately, literally, no ifs ands or buts, nothing else but, of course, positively, precisely, surely, truly, undoubtedly, unmistakably, unquestionably, verily, well |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully |