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definitely, adv.|ˈdɛfɪnɪtlɪ|
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
a. In a definite manner; determinately, precisely.
1581Mulcaster Positions xxxvi. (1887) 140 For the choice of wittes definitely. 1651Hobbes Govt. & Soc. xvi. §4. 265 He must definitely acknowledge him. a1800H. Blair Serm. III. iv. (R.), [Middle age] cannot have its peculiar character so definitely marked and ascertained. 1867Freeman Norm. Conq. (1876) I. iv. 187 The relations between Normandy and Brittany were now definitely settled.
b. colloq. Used as an emphatic affirmative: certainly; yes.
1931A. A. Milne Two People xvii. 329 ‘It would be disconcerting, wouldn't it?’ ‘Definitely,’ said Reginald. 1933Wodehouse Heavy Weather vii. 132 ‘So you wish to return to Tilbury House?’ ‘Definitely.’ ‘You shall.’ 1959Sunday Times 12 Apr. 32/4 Did they get more work done than at home? ‘Definitely.’ Would they recommend that the experiment is repeated another year? ‘Oh, definitely.’ 1967L. J. Braun Cat who ate Danish Modern x. 88 ‘Do you design interiors around this theme?’ ‘Definitely!’ |