Definitions
- Describing a victory or success that is achieved with great enthusiasm and support. - Referring to a statement or argument that is received with overwhelming agreement or approval. - Talking about a sound or noise that is loud and echoes through a space.
- Referring to an action or decision that is made with confidence and determination. - Describing a victory or success that is achieved with a clear and definite outcome. - Talking about a situation or problem that is resolved in a final and conclusive manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong and definitive outcome.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a victory or success.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Resoundingly is typically used to describe a response or reaction, while decisively is used to describe an action or decision.
- 2Intensity: Resoundingly emphasizes enthusiasm and support, while decisively emphasizes confidence and determination.
- 3Outcome: Resoundingly suggests a positive outcome, while decisively can be used for both positive and negative outcomes.
- 4Context: Resoundingly is more commonly used in sports or politics, while decisively can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 5Connotation: Resoundingly has a more celebratory and festive connotation, while decisively can have a more serious or stern connotation.
Remember this!
Resoundingly and decisively are both adverbs that describe a strong and definitive outcome. However, resoundingly is typically used to describe a response or reaction that is enthusiastic and supportive, while decisively is used to describe an action or decision that is made with confidence and determination. Additionally, resoundingly suggests a positive outcome and is more celebratory in tone, while decisively can be used for both positive and negative outcomes and has a more serious connotation.
