definitely
adverb
def·i·nite·ly
ˈde-fə-nit-lē 
ˈdef-nət-
1
: in a definite way : in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity
I will definitely be there.
He's very smart and very funny and is definitely a practical actor. He comes to work to get his job done and to make the best movie possible …—
Anna Kendrick
Anna KendrickOmaha is definitely not hip; green-haired XML programmers do not glide past gourmet coffee emporiums on Razor scooters.—Adam Rogers
Adam Rogers2
a
—used in speech as a forceful way of expressing agreement or saying "yes"
"Do you think they'll win?" "Definitely!"
b
—used in speech in the phrase definitely not as a forceful way of expressing disagreement or saying "no"
"Do you agree with him?" "Definitely not!"
Examples of definitely in a Sentence
that is definitely the kind of dog we're looking to adopt
Recent Examples on the Web
That’s not to say the 128 GB option is definitely gone—perhaps these will be available only through the Google Store, region-locked, or as network exclusives.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
With many residents struggling from paycheck to paycheck, some extra money could definitely make a difference in their lives.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
Yeah, having a little extra time was definitely very helpful.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
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—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
With many residents struggling from paycheck to paycheck, some extra money could definitely make a difference in their lives.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025
Yeah, having a little extra time was definitely very helpful.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Baby Basco) — is definitely my favorite act in town right now.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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“Definitely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/definitely. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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