Meaning & use
dominantly
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In a way that exerts the greatest influence, control, or presence over others.
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The team played dominantly throughout the second half.
Red features dominantly in the artist's early paintings.
A note on using this word
Often confused with "predominantly," which more precisely means "mainly" or "for the most part"; "dominantly" leans more toward exerting control or power.
Words with a similar meaning
predominantlypowerfully
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Words with an opposite meaning
submissively
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