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Categorically vs Definitely - What's the difference?

categorically | definitely |

Definitely is a synonym of categorically.



As adverbs the difference between categorically and definitely

is that categorically is in a categorical manner while definitely is without question and beyond doubt.

categorically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a categorical manner.

    • Synonyms

    * absolutely * unconditionally

    Antonyms

    * exceptionally * conditionally

    definitely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Without question and beyond doubt.
    • The mother definitely has love for her child.
  • In a definite manner; decisively.
  • * Nikolai Gogol, The Nose (in translation)
    • And the Nose definitely turned away.