Opinionately
Part of speech: adverb
Definitions
- In a way that forcefully asserts one's own beliefs or judgments without hesitation or doubt
- Speaking or acting with decided conviction about matters of opinion in a manner that shows little regard for differing viewpoints
- In a fashion characterized by confident and emphatic expression of one's personal convictions and perspectives
Etymology: "Opinionately" is a simple formation: the adjective "opinionate," meaning stubbornly opinionated, with the adverbial suffix "-ly" added to turn it into a description of how someone acts or speaks. The adjective "opinionate" itself is the older base, built on "opinion" with the suffix "-ate," which in English adjectives often signals a quality or condition, as in "passionate" or "moderate." The result is a word that describes doing something in an opinionated manner, with the stubbornness of the base still intact.