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- [non-kuh-mit-l]
- /ˌnɒn kəˈmɪt l/
- /ˈnɒnkəˈmɪtli /
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- [non-kuh-mit-l]
- /ˌnɒn kəˈmɪt l/
Definitions of noncommittally word
- adjective noncommittally not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer. 1
- noun noncommittally In a noncommittal manner. 1
- adverb noncommittally in a noncommital manner 0
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Origin of noncommittally
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1820-30; non- + committal
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Parts of speech for Noncommittally
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
noncommittally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
noncommittally usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for noncommittally
adverb noncommittally
- discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- evasively — In an evasive manner.
- vaguely — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- warily — in a wary manner.
- tactfully — having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.
Antonyms for noncommittally
adverb noncommittally
- emphatically — In a forceful way.
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