Definitely is an English adverb which means "in a definite manner" or "unequivocally; positively". The correct pronunciation is "def-uh-nit-lee". It can also be used as an interjection to signify your complete agreement or affirmation with a statement or question. Example: Q: Are you starting you watching "True Blood" on HBO tonight? A: Definitely! The word has historical origins back to
. the 1500's Synonyms for this word are clearly, absolutely and certainly, by all odds, decidedly, emphatically, in spades, and unquestionably. For the pronunciation of this word visit
