definitely

(adverbs)

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certainly

Sure / confident

T1

Nuance: Sure

Common and clear.

Boring

Definitely, I will submit my project before Friday.

Better

Certainly, I will submit my project before Friday.

for sure

Sure (casual)

T1

Nuance: Confident

Casual; good for speech.

Boring

Definitely, I'm coming to the game after school.

Better

For sure, I'm coming to the game after school.

no doubt

Sure (short phrase)

T1

Nuance: Certain

Confident; can sound strong.

Boring

She definitely left her notebook in the classroom because her name is on the cover.

Better

She no doubt left her notebook in the classroom because her name is on the cover.

without a doubt

Sure (strong)

T1

Nuance: Very certain

Very strong certainty.

Boring

He will definitely win the spelling bee because he has not missed a word in weeks.

Better

He will win the spelling bee without a doubt because he has not missed a word in weeks.

100%

Very sure (informal)

T2

Nuance: Very certain

Very informal; use in texting, not essays.

Boring

Definitely, I will be there at 6:00 because I already set a reminder.

Better

100%, I will be there at 6:00 because I already set a reminder.

absolutely

Strong agreement

T2

Nuance: Firm

Strong and confident; common in speech.

Boring

Definitely, I agree that we should start earlier tomorrow.

Better

Absolutely, I agree that we should start earlier tomorrow.

clearly

Sure / obvious (careful)

T2

Nuance: Obvious

Only use if it really is obvious.

Boring

The bright warning label definitely shows the chemical is dangerous.

Better

The bright warning label clearly shows the chemical is dangerous.

undoubtedly

Sure (formal)

T2

Nuance: Very sure

Formal; sounds academic.

Boring

The team will definitely improve if they practice every day for a month.

Better

The team will undoubtedly improve if they practice every day for a month.

unquestionably

Sure (formal)

T2

Nuance: Beyond doubt

Formal; very strong.

Boring

This decision will definitely change how we do the lab next week.

Better

This decision will unquestionably change how we do the lab next week.

assuredly

Sure (formal)

T3

Nuance: Certain

Formal; uncommon but correct.

Boring

You will definitely receive an email once your application is reviewed.

Better

You will assuredly receive an email once your application is reviewed.

decidedly

Sure (formal)

T3

Nuance: Definite

Formal; means clearly or definitely.

Boring

The results definitely show that our second design worked better.

Better

The results decidedly show that our second design worked better.

in no uncertain terms

Sure (idiom)

T3

Nuance: Firm tone

More about speaking firmly than certainty by itself.

Boring

He told us definitely that the meeting was cancelled.

Better

He told us in no uncertain terms that the meeting was cancelled.

unequivocally

Sure (very formal)

T3

Nuance: No doubt

Very formal; use sparingly.

Boring

The evidence definitely proves he was not at school that day.

Better

The evidence unequivocally proves he was not at school that day.