All categorically synonyms
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C c adv categorically
- absolutely β Absolutely means totally and completely.
- really β in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.
- doubtless β without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably.
- precisely β definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- unconditionally β not limited by conditions; absolute: an unconditional promise.
- unquestionably β not open to question; beyond doubt or dispute; indisputable; undeniable; certain: an unquestionable fact.
- actually β You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true.
- definitely β You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
- surely β firmly; unerringly; without missing, slipping, etc.
- truly β in accordance with fact or truth; truthfully.
- positively β with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- really β in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.
- plainly β clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- absolutely β Absolutely means totally and completely.
- obviously β easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- finally β at the final point or moment; in the end.
- clearly β in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- unequivocally β in a way that is clear and unambiguous: The theme is unequivocally religious.
- undeniably β incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
- pointedly β having a point or points: a pointed arch.
- certainly β You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
- unemphatic β uttered, or to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly expressive.
- undoubtedly β not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
- firmly β not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- indeed β in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
- well β in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- literally β in the literal or strict sense: She failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally. What does the word mean literally?
- honestly β in an honest manner.
- genuinely β possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
- legitimately β according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner.
- individually β one at a time; separately: The delegates were introduced individually.
- specially β of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- correctly β to set or make true, accurate, or right; remove the errors or faults from: The native guide corrected our pronunciation. The new glasses corrected his eyesight.
- respectively β in precisely the order given; sequentially.
- thoroughly β in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- completely β having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
- fairly β in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
- flatly β absolutely and without qualification: Our offer was flatly rejected.
- decidedly β Decidedly means to a great extent and in a way that is very obvious.
- easily β in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
- for sure β free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data.
- on the nose β the part of the face or facial region in humans and certain animals that contains the nostrils and the organs of smell and functions as the usual passageway for air in respiration: in humans it is a prominence in the center of the face formed of bone and cartilage, serving also to modify or modulate the voice.
- sure thing β something that is or is supposed to be a certain success, as a bet or a business venture: He thinks that real estate is a sure thing.
- conclusively β serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing: conclusive evidence.
- right on β in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- come hell or high water β If you say that you will do something come hell or high water, you are emphasizing that you are determined to do it, in spite of the difficulties involved.
- decisively β having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
- no strings attached β without conditions
adverb categorically
- downright β thorough; absolute; out-and-out: a downright falsehood.
- particularly β in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.