decisamente
definitely
Indica che qualcosa è fatto o detto con sicurezza, senza dubbi o esitazioni.
Definition & meaning
The Italian adverb decisamente primarily translates to "definitely," "decidedly," or "firmly." It is used to express certainty, emphasis, or a strong stance regarding a situation or statement.
- Certainty/Emphasis: It is used to confirm something with conviction. For example, "È decisamente la scelta migliore" (It is definitely the best choice).
- Manner/Resolution: It describes an action performed with determination, resolve, or clarity. For example, "Ha risposto decisamente di no" (He answered with a firm "no").
- Degree: In some contexts, it can be used to describe a clear or marked quality, often translated as "distinctly" or "noticeably."
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an adverb of manner derived from an adjective. It is invariable, meaning it does not change its form regardless of the gender or number of the other words in the sentence.
Word origin: The word is formed by the feminine singular adjective decisa (the feminine form of deciso ) and the suffix -mente, which is the standard way to form adverbs in Italian (originating from the Latin mens, mentis, meaning "mind"). The base word deciso comes from the Latin decisus, the past participle of decidere, meaning "to cut off" or "to decide."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Sicuramente : Meaning "surely" or "certainly."
- Indubbiamente : Meaning "undoubtedly."
- Decisamente can also be synonymous with nettamente when implying a clear or distinct difference.
- Risolutamente : Meaning "resolutely" or "determinedly."
Antonyms:
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Examples
È decisamente una buona idea.adverb
It is definitely a good idea.
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